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Air Force Master Sgt. Ray Anspach immunizes a soldier against smallpox at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as other medical technicians observe the technique on Jan. 14, 2003. Anspach is using a bifurcated or forked needle to administer the vaccine.

Air Force Master Sgt. Ray Anspach immunizes a soldier against smallpox at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Air Force Master Sgt. Ray Anspach immunizes a soldier against smallpox at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as other medical technicians observe the technique on Jan. 14, 2003. Anspach is using a bifurcated or forked needle to administer the vaccine.

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