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Measles was never eradicated, you're probably thinking of smallpox. We no longer vaccinate for small pox specifically because it was eradicated.
by darkpuma 8y ago
Measles was never eradicated, you're probably thinking of smallpox. We no longer vaccinate for small pox specifically because it was eradicated.
- eesmith 8y agoI agree with your first sentence. I will make a minor correction to your second one. Routine vaccinations stopped. Samples of the virus continue to be found (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpox_virus_retention_debate#Post-1984_instances_of_smallpox_virus_discovery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpox_virus_retention_debat... ) and it appears that it would not be difficult to recreate. There is therefore a potential for a future outbreak, perhaps even done deliberately. Some people still get smallpox vaccinations. In addition to lab workers working on smallpox or similar organisms ( https://www.cdc.gov/smallpox/vaccine-basics/who-gets-vaccination.html https://www.cdc.gov/smallpox/vaccine-basics/who-gets-vaccina... ), https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Immunization-Healthcare/Vaccine-Preventable-Diseases/Smallpox/Smallpox-FAQs https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/I... points out under "Who in DoD is going to get the smallpox vaccine?" that: > "Smallpox vaccination is currently required for uniformed personnel deploying or assigned to the Korean Peninsula for 15 or more consecutive days. It is also mandatory for certain designated emergency-essential personnel and contractors, uniformed personnel assigned to special units, and comparable U.S. government civilian employees. However, requirements may change based on threat.