Tag: smallpox

The Evolution of the Vaccine

The evolution of the vaccine is a long and convoluted story of infectious diseases that have afflicted the human race since the beginning of time and will continue to do so for a very long time to come. Its origin comes from the Latin word for cow: vacca. Credit for the use of the term…


Predictions of Smallpox Return Are Nothing New

COVID-19 is still the virus of the moment, but the emergence of a much older and more deadly virus is said to lurk just over the horizon. This premonition comes from Microsoft founder turned vaccine-focused philanthropist Bill Gates. In a recent interview with Policy Exchange, Gates warned governments to prepare for bioterrorist attacks using smallpox….


CDC Investigating ‘Smallpox’ Vials at Vaccine Research Facility: Spokesperson

Several vials with the label “smallpox” were discovered at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, confirmed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday. A CDC spokesperson told news outlets there is currently “no indication that anyone has been exposed to the small number of frozen vials.” “The frozen vials labeled ‘Smallpox’ were…