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There has not been a case of smallpox in the United States since 1949, except for a limited number of laboratory acquired cases. This disease is no longer a threat. In 1980, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that smallpox was wiped out .
In case the disease is used in a biological attack, public health officials have a rapid response plan and will vaccinate those at risk. Vaccinations are not recommended at present, but the vaccine is in storage in case it is needed.
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What state is the most popular state in the US?
Califonia is the most popular state in the US
What is the most easterly state in us?
The U.S. state farthest east is Maine.
US State with the most Rhodes Scholars?
Massachusetts
In what US state are the most automobiles registered?
it has to be California
Which US state has the most railroads?
Probaly Ohio, west Virginia or Kentucky
What famous people have died from smallpox?
Some of the most famous people that you may be aware of who had smallpox were US presidents George Washington, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln. Soviet leader Joseph Stalin also had smallpox.
Why does the us government keep a stockpile of smallpox vaccine?
in case theres another breakout of smallpox
Why are smallpox more popular in other countries than in the US?
Smallpox is a disease, and is not "popular" anywhere.
What state has the most dogs in the US?
In the US which state has the most animals living in it?
What state is the most popular state in the US?
Califonia is the most popular state in the US
Which US state contains the most volcanoes?
Alaska is the US state with the most volcanoes.
What is the fifth most popular state in the US?
The fifth most populous state in the US is Illinois. The ffith most visited state in the US is most likely either Pennsylvania or Massachusetts.
What is most common cause of death in US?
I think it is probably war or diseases like smallpox and diphtheria. Sorry if I'm wrong
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.
What is the coldest state in US?
The coldest state in the US is Alaska. It is the most northern US state.
Is the us military trying to use smallpox disease as a weapon?
No.
Did US troups bring smallpox to Europe during World War 1?
Smallpox originated in "the Old World" (Eurasia and Africa) and was brought to "the New World" (the Americas) by Europeans. So, basically, no. US troops didn't "bring smallpox to Europe" because it was already there.
