3 ms·
Just because vaccines, antibiotics, and refrigeration exist, it doesn't mean there is universal access to them. I think the references to "almost every person"
by jszymborski 9y ago
Just because vaccines, antibiotics, and refrigeration exist, it doesn't mean there is universal access to them.
I think the references to "almost every person" and "modern country" are sweeping away a lot more people than you let on.
- rpedela 9y agoHere are some stats on vaccines in the US [1]. You can do your own research on the rest, but I think you'll find the numbers to be extremely high. Even homeless people, who I am not counting, in the US have some access to those things. My wife, a clinical pharmacist, is always giving antibiotics to the homeless who come to the ER for free. I know the US the best, but I would be surprised if other modern countries weren't similar in terms of basic healthcare, sanitation, etc. We can of course argue what "modern country" means. 1. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/immunize.htm https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/immunize.htm
- rsynnott 9y agoCertain vaccines are almost universal; in particular, that's how smallpox was eliminated.