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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.
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.- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Early History of Human ImmunologySome of the early discoveries that led to today's vaccines happened almost by chance. The astute observations of Jenner and Pasteur were the foundation of immunology.- The History of VaccinesVaccines are now an amazing way to prevent deadly disease, but their invention was a long process.
- Edward Jenner: Developer of Effective Smallpox VaccineThis article is about Edward Jenner and how he used cowpox to create a good vaccine for smallpox.
- Smallpox Vaccine IngredientsSmallpox Vaccine Ingredients include Phenol and four strong antibiotics.
- 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.
- 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.
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.- 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.
- FDA Approves New Smallpox VaccineFDA has approved ACAM 200, a new smallpox vaccine made by ACAMBIS Plc. UK
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- There is No Hope of Doing Perfect Research. Do You Agree?Imposing Article Explaining the Need for Doing Perfect Research
- Lake in the Clouds by Sara DonatiNathaniel and Elizabeth have more adventures.
Going Abroad? Better Get that BoosterThose of us in the U.S. aren't the only ones foregoing immunizations for our children. Europe would appear to be following suit. Consequently, childhood illnesses we thought gone forever are making a comeback.- What is Monkeypox and How Serious is It?Monkeypox is generally found in remote parts of the world. It isn't a particularly deadly disease, but it certainly could wreak havoc on a country if there were a widespread outbreak.
- Anpao: An American Odyssey Pocket Study GuideThe literary elements of Anpao are used by Highwater to weave, blend, and create a truly great Native American novel.
A Great Discipline Strategy My Sister Used Around HalloweenIt was totally accidental, like the enchanted a penicillin, but my sister discovered a great disciplinary measure one Halloween.- 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.
Is Small Pox Back?Long eradicated from the face of earth, small pox still haunts humans for its mutilating complications. A recent incident in Chicago of a toddler contracting a similar disease after a family member was vaccinated raised many eyebrows.
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.
