Smallpox Vaccination

Fizban140

I got the smallpox vaccination about two weeks ago, about five days ago the area around my arm started to itch a lot and there were red bumps on it. I went to the immunizations clinic and asked them about it and asked if it was a problem, they said it was from the bandage and that it was ok so I didn't worry about it anymore. Today I looked at it and it is now a small yellowish puss filled scab, just like the site of the vaccination.

This has me worried, vaccinia (the smallpox virus) has now spread and I do not know what the fuck to do or how it spread in the first place. What worries me the most though is that after the clinic told me it was just a rash I put some lotion on it and I touched it quite a bit, I washed my hands after but I was not too careful about it because I was not worried that it was the virus. To spread does it have to be the puss that spreads or what?

I have no one I can contact about this until tomorrow.

Hedgethorn

According to the CDC:

In the past, about 1,000 people for every 1 million people vaccinated for the first time experienced reactions that, while not life-threatening, were serious. These reactions included a toxic or allergic reaction at the site of the vaccination (erythema multiforme), spread of the vaccinia virus to other parts of the body and to other individuals (inadvertent inoculation), and spread of the vaccinia virus to other parts of the body through the blood (generalized vaccinia). These types of reactions may require medical attention. In the past, between 14 and 52 people out of every 1 million people vaccinated for the first time experienced potentially life-threatening reactions to the vaccine. Based on past experience, it is estimated that 1 or 2 people in 1 million who receive the vaccine may die as a result. Careful screening of potential vaccine recipients is essential to ensure that those at increased risk do not receive the vaccine.

Can you get to an emergency room?

Fizban140

No, I do not have a car. I am not sure if it is that serious or if they would even really know what to do.