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Martin68

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11. I am aware that fact, but one never knows if there is actually a small pocket of asymptomatic carriers someplace in the

Reply to womanofthehills (Reply #10)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 10:36 AM

Dec 25

world. We keep thinking we've almost eradicated polio, but it keeps rearing its ugly he'd in various parts of the world. Yes, "almost" is the operative word here, and I do accept that we've probably completely eradicated smallpox, but viruses are remarkably resilient and adaptable.

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We can thank anti-taxers for the increase. If RFK gets his way, the same will happen with polio and Martin68 Dec 24 #9

The only way smallpox will make a comeback is if it gets out of a lab womanofthehills Dec 24 #10

I am aware that fact, but one never knows if there is actually a small pocket of asymptomatic carriers someplace in the Martin68 Dec 25 #11

That's what makes us easy pickings for our enemies if vaccines are not given to everyone. Vinca Dec 25 #12