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Edward Jenner: Developer of Effective Smallpox VaccineThis article is about Edward Jenner and how he used cowpox to create a good vaccine for smallpox.
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SmallPox: Should Vaccinations Be Provided to the General Population?When considering bioterrorism threats, many parents are inquiring about smallpox vaccines for their families. The following is a look at the advantages and disadvantages.
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Smallpox: Course, Symptoms and DevelopmentSmallpox is a highly contagious infection that must be reported to the CDC. Smallpox runs its course in approximately a month and a half however the disease causes scarring and may get mistaken for chickenpox.
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Lincoln Park's Smallpox HospitalThe land where Lincoln Park stands today has a unique place in Chicago's history. The park itself, which the neighborhood is named after, was once home to the city's smallpox hospital.
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A Timeline on Smallpox, the World's Most Devastating DiseaseIn May, the World Health Assembly is expected to decide if Russia and the United States will have to destroy their strains of smallpox. Take a look at the history of the world's most devastating disease. -
Smallpox Vaccine IngredientsSmallpox Vaccine Ingredients include Phenol and four strong antibiotics.
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The History of Smallpox and the VaccineThe history of smallpox and the release of the vaccine. Smallpox was already on its way out in the United States before the vaccine was used in a widespread eradication program by the U.S. and WHO.
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FDA Approves New Smallpox VaccineFDA has approved ACAM 200, a new smallpox vaccine made by ACAMBIS Plc. UK
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New Nasally Smallpox Vaccine Developedthe study states that the new killed-virus vaccine protects up to 77 times the lethal dose of smallpox. -
London Times: Smallpox Vaccine Triggered AIDS VirusThe smallpox vaccine theory would account for the position of each of the seven Central African states which top the league table of most-affected countries. -
Dryvax Smallpox Vaccine IngredientsThe dryvax smallpox vaccine ingredients is the smallpox vaccine manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst. Although this vaccine is not licensed it is still important to see what manufacturers are willing to put into vaccines for injection into our children.
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The Tragedy of Raggedy Ann and the Smallpox VaccineThe sad fate of Raggedy Ann's first playmate is little-known.
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Timeline and History of Vaccines and the Vaccination of Smallpox, Rabies, and PolioThis vaccine history timeline begins in 400 B.C. and ends in present day, featuring scientists including Francisco Redi, Spallanzani, Louis Pasteur, Edward Jenner, Jonas Salk, and Albert B. Sabin.
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Texas Hospital to Test New Smallpox VaccineThe researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have begun testing a new vaccine with the thought of a bioterrorist attack in mind. -
Toddler Contracts Infection from Father's Smallpox VaccineA 2-year old boy and his both have both contracted a dangerous infection after coming in contact with the boy's father. Physicians treating the child and his mother say that the infection is stemmed from the father's recent military vaccination. -
After the Smallpox Epidemic: Did Another Unknown Disease Actually Destroy the Aztec Nation?Recent research, along with a review of historical records, indicates that a previously unknown disease was responsible for the epidemic that ravaged Mexico in the later 16th century.
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Abraham Lincoln Had SmallpoxAccording to researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the illness that Lincoln suffered after delivering the Gettysburg Address was far worse than previously thought.
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FEMA Trailers to Native Americans - Modern Smallpox Blankets for Indians?Historically, Indians have been treated as second-rate citizens by uncaring government agencies. Now, it may be happening again.
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Understanding the Illusive Pox VirusThe pox viruses are some of the most feared diseases to ever strike the world. Smallpox, the most fatal pox virus, was eradicated completely in 1977. It is still helpful, however, to understand pox viruses, and be cognizant of their threat to humanity.
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10 of Mother Nature's Potential Killers '" Extreme VirusesIt's not nice to mess with Mother Nature, but don't worry the old Dame has more then enough weaponry in her arsenal to keep us humans in check. Here is a look at 10 of the "extreme" viruses which can and have killed human beings annually.
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Monkeypox Epidemic Could Be Spreading Silently in SudanA novel Monkeypox virus has been discovered in Sudan, an African country which has not had a monkeypox or smallpox epidemic for decades. Learn a little bit more about the monkeypox virus in this article. -
Become a Health Care WorkerHealth care has developed and changed throughout history. Knowing the history of health care helps you understand current procedures, practices, and philosophies.
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Anthrax Attacks - Worry Over StockpileAccording to the Associated Press, anthrax vaccibe (check), antibiotics (check), botulism treatment (check) and smallpox vaccine (check). Ten years after the anthrax attacks brought home the reality of... -
What is a Pandemic?Pandemics are infectious disease outbreaks that spread over wide geographical ranges. pandemics often change the face of history, as did the bubonic plague and smallpox. Contemporary pandemics include 2009 H1N1 flu, and HIV/AIDS. -
Scientists Have Developed a Vaccine that Prevents Brain CancerScientists have found a vaccine that boosts immunity to brain cancer and prevents brain-cancer re-growth. Can we immunize people against cancer? Is this very promising development a first stop to eradicating cancer just like smallpox?
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Book Review--First, Do No Harm, by Steven FordA physician who believes she has found a link between smallpox and AIDS makes a desperate attempt to use this link to save her infected daughter's life.
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Vaccines and the Decline of DiseasesWe have heard so much about the wonderful connection between vaccines and the elimination of certain diseases such as polio and smallpox, but if you look at the history of the two together, there might just be something else behind the decline of these illnesses.
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Soldier Infects Toddler Son With Life-Threatening IllnessThe smallpox vaccination given to soldiers who are deployed in Iraq, has left one soldier's 2-year-old little boy and the boy's mother in the hospital with a very scarce but critical infection. -
Book Review: Pox Americana by Elizabeth FennIn Pox Americana, author Elizabeth Fenn pushes previous research on eighteenth century smallpox outbreaks a step further, and puts all of the North American smallpox outbreaks into context with a much larger picture - a massive smallpox epidemic. -
Why Biology Supports Animal Rights EthicsAnimal experimentation has resulted in some of the most profound breakthroughs in 19th, 20th and 21st century medicine, including various vaccines, such as the smallpox vaccine.
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Truths and Fallacies About the Future of CloningThis essay explores some of the fallacious predictions made about the future of human cloning, as well as actual possibilities for it and ethical arguments in its favor.
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Boccaccio's The Decamerona review of the classic novel
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The Looker1. I finally made it to the party. 2. This is the party everyone will be talking about. 3. This is the 27th party I've been to in a month. -
The Insanity of the DefenseIf mental illness is culture-dependent and mostly serves as an organizing social principle - what should we make of the insanity defense (NGRI- Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity)?
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Haunted Connecticut, Seventh in a Series of "These Haunted States of America"10 haunted locations in Connecticut -
Andrew Jackson, Our Irascible 7th PresidentAndrew Jackson, our seventh president, was a quick man with his fists -- and a dueling iron. -
Holly - Interesting Facts About You'll Find Surprising!There's a lot more to Holly - the shiny, deep green foliage with the bright red berries- than just making decorations. Here are some interesting facts about Holly you'll find surprising! -
The History and Deeds of Napoleon Bonaparte: The Battle of Waterloo, Second Exile, and DeathThe Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, was Napoleon's final military encounter and a defeat from which he would not recover. This essay discusses Napoleon's last battle, as well as his final abdication, exile to St. Helena, and death in 1821. -
Haunted California, Fifth in a Series of "These Haunted States of America"30 haunted locations in California -
On LaughterA short essay about what's acceptable to joke about.
