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Smallpox is not dangerous any more, but it still has the potential to be. Smallpox was eradicated through the effective Intensified Smallpox Eradication Programme, initiated by the World Health Organization. On 26 July 1978, WHO announced the eradication of the smallpox strain Variola Minor. The more deadly strain, Variola Major, had been eradicated several years earlier, in 1975. There remains a stockpile of the virus in storage in 600 frozen vials in Atlanta and Russia. This has been deemed necessary, in case further vaccines are required in the future. This stockpile was supposed to be destroyed on 31 December 1993, but on 23 December 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia reversed their decision, announcing that the remaining virus stockpile would not be destroyed, so as to enable scientists to continue studying the disease.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, you can. It depends if you have already had it as a child, then you cannot.
So, if you've already had it then no. If you haven't then it's a possibilty. Stay away from someone who has it because you might get it. (very contagious)
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∙ 9y agoCow pox is not common anymore. However, if someone did come in contact with it, they should seek medical attention as it is a disease.
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∙ 12y agoNo, smallpox hasn't been around for a long time. it almost like has been distinguished.
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∙ 15y agoYes, .... http://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/overview/disease-facts.asp
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∙ 12y agoYes, smallpox is completely destroyed and was officially announced so on May 8, 1980. All information is courtesy of Smallpox Vaccine: Escape from a Deadly Scourge,
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∙ 14y agothey are no longer in the USA
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Is smallpox virus or bacteria?
Smallpox was a virus.
Where in the world would you find Smallpox?
After the eradication of smallpox, the last samples of smallpox were kept for academic research in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US and State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology in Russia. Both these institutions are under heavy guard to avoid the possibility of the theft of the samples for biological warfare.
Is the last man to have smallpox still alive?
Smallpox is still alive, just not dangerous and it is under control. There is no real cure for it.
How many people died from smallpox from 2000-2008?
none, the disease no longer exists naturaly none, the disease no longer exists naturaly
About how many Cherokees died of smallpox in 1745?
The actual number of those Native Americans who died from smallpox is not known. However, the numbers were in the thousands, perhaps over 200,000.
Are you able to get smallpox today?
no it is rare to get smallpox. although it is still possible to get smallpox
Where did smallpox occur the most?
Smallpox is very rare now that sciencetist has figured out a way to cure it. However, back in the 1400s smallpox was common in Mexico where most of the Aztecs suffered from and died. Smallpox was brought by Cortes who spreaded it around in Mexico.
Why do you remember edward Jenner?
because of him today we are safe from smallpox
Why was smallpox created?
No. The government did not create smallpox. It has been around for over 12,000 years.
Why don't you worry about smallpox today?
The reason we don't have a smallpox problem today is because we killed it.Killed it dead by vaccinating virtually everyone in the nation for decades until the disease died out. We didn't get rid of it by vomiting more freely or allowing ourselves to have diarrhea to "get rid of toxins" as proponents of the anti-vaccination crowd would like you to believe today. We got rid of it by ensuring that no one around you could get it and spread it. As a result today's children don't have to have a smallpox vaccination unless they go to areas of the world that don't vaccinate, like the Middle East and Africa.
What percent of Aztecs died from smallpox?
I think it was around 25%
Who found smallpox?
Smallpox has been around since 1100 BC. The first attempt to protect people from the disease was discovered in 1796 by Edward Jenner.
How many people worldwide was infected by smallpox?
Just the once. After that, they either get immunity from it, or die from it.
Is smallpox curable or preventable and how is it?
Smallpox can be prevented in the vast majority of cases with a vaccine. Vaccination can be protective for up to several days after exposure to smallpox. Smallpox has been prevented through the effective Intensified Smallpox Eradication Programme, initiated by the World Health Organization. On 26 July 1978, WHO announced the eradication of the smallpox strain Variola Minor. The more deadly strain, Variola Major, had been eradicated several years earlier, in 1975. While some other treatments available in the US today might treat smallpox infection, none have been fully (if at all) tested against smallpox.
Identify the potentail bilogical warfare agent that is a virus?
Smallpox smallpox smallpox
Can you get smallpox in the UK?
There is nowhere in the world today where one could be infected with smallpox. Smallpox was declared officially eradicated May 8 1980. Before 1980, it was possible to be infected while in the UK. In fact, Edward Jenner, the man who discovered the smallpox vaccine, was born in Berkeley, England in 1749. All information is courtesy of <i>Smallpox Vaccine: Escape from a Deadly Scourge</i>, which can be found at http://22484930.nhd.weebly.com/index.html.
How important of the prevention of disease was edward jenners discover of smallpox vaccination?
His discovery led to the eradication of smallpox around the world.
