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This is at present an academic issue because smallpox has been eradicated and is not expected to return, unless it is released from some biological weapons stockpile (which would be an immense tragedy, were it to happen). But in the past, there were lots of people who did survive smallpox. Historically, the disease had a roughly 50% mortality rate. Half the patients would die, half would live. The disease is very hard for the immune system to attack because it has a method of inducing host cells to grow tubes reaching to other cells, through which the virus can travel without being exposed to the blood and the while blood cells which would attack it. However, the human immune system is quite good at what it does, and in some cases can even overcome smallpox. The only way you can help out your immune system is by getting vaccinated in advance. Once you actually have the disease, vaccination can no longer help. So, if you survive smallpox it will be due to a cellular level response, rather than a conscious level response. There is not much you can do about it. But again, you are not going to get smallpox, the disease has been eradicated.
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Why does the us government keep a stockpile of smallpox vaccine?
in case theres another breakout of smallpox
What to do after you get a smallpox shot?
I suggest: * Keep the wound protected from dirt and contamination. * Do NOT [never, never] scratch the itch. * Just "live with" the discomfort; it'll go away in a few days.
Did johannes Kepler die of smallpox?
No, Johannes Kepler did not die of smallpox. He passed away in 1630 due to complications from a fever, possibly a result of an infection.
The only disease to be eradicated worldwide was?
diseases eradication is very difficult but pox (variole in french) has been eradicated
What is the Alias for smallpox?
its smallpox
How can you keep smallpox from spreading to other people?
You won't, Smallpox virus has been totally erradicated.
Are you able to get smallpox today?
no it is rare to get smallpox. although it is still possible to get smallpox
What are the cures for smallpox?
The cure for smallpox is cowpox. Cowpox is a mild version of smallpox and is usually not fatal. The smallpox vaccine contains cowpox.
How do you keep mice away from mating?
you just keep them away from a male (if their a female) keep them away from a female ( if their a male)
What is a sentence with the word smallpox?
An example sentence with the word "smallpox" is: My sister was diagnosed with smallpox when she was three.
How do you keep pimples and acne away?
how to keep pimples away
How is smallpox passed to one person to another?
One can be infected by smallpox if a victum of smallpox has coughed in the air. They can be infected by smallpox by exposing an opened wound. You can become infected if you breath the air that is shared by someone that has smallpox. Its passed many different ways. One can be infected by smallpox if a victum of smallpox has coughed in the air. They can be infected by smallpox by exposing an opened wound. You can become infected if you breath the air that is shared by someone that has smallpox. Its passed many different ways.
