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Old 26-02-2014, 10:05   #9
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Re: Angry scientist responds to typical uneducated internet science rant..

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Originally Posted by Matth View Post
The only smallpox left is STILL in labs - despite several proposals to destroy remaining stocks, some administrations seem hell-bent on obstructing the process for reasons you can only suspect.

The mercury (thiomersal) issue - seems that there is pressure to phase it out, not through any concrete evidence, but for public reassurance as the perception is that mercury compounds must pose some risk.
Smallpox was only eradicated by consistent and concentrated vaccination on a global scale..and I still like to think that there is still the ability to make the vaccine just in case..Never say never.
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