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Yeah, the vaccine puts you at high risk for complications. Apparently, in the past when people had eczema, the virus could spread to the eczema patches and infect them. Usually the reaction would heal, but it could be fatal in rare cases.

I searched this board several times, and there is only one thread, which says it may be a problem, but there is not much more information.

Hello, this is student_us.

I have had mild eczema in the past, and I just found out that eczema sufferers should not receive the smallpox vaccine, and this can get in the way of an Option 40 contract. I searched the board and found a thread about eczema, but there wasn't much info. What should I do ...

I received a letter from the Army Recruiting Command today about Special Forces; the DVD should arrive in a few weeks. When I filled out the online form, I must have typed in something wrong. I apologize for nagging everyone. Thank you.

It isn't so much the DVD as the Army Recruiting Command's refusal to send me the DVD; for all I know, I may not qualify for securing the 18X contract, which is a major concern. I still have 4 semesters left of electrical engineering, so I won't enlist till I graduate. I'm just trying to get a head ...

I am 24 years of age, so that new policy does not affect me. Really, I have no idea why they sent that letter; perhaps, it was a clerical error.

Thank you for the replies so far, especially for the quiet professionals website.

I hope there isn't anything that I have that could disqualify me; for example, I've been outside the country several times.

student_us

Hello, I am student_us. I registered in this forum back in May of 2005 and introduced myself. I recently requested information on Special Forces, specifically, the recruiting DVD. I provided all necessary information, i.e. D.O.B., that I'm an male U.S. citizen, my Soc. Sec. #, etc. Unfortunately ...

Hello, my name is Deepak, and I am 23 years old. I am a college student in New Jersey, studying engineering. I am interested in joining the army after I graduate, possibly as a Ranger. I am introducing myself as per the SOP from the FAQ. I will ask the board members questions from time to time. I ...