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The world put Pasteur on a pedestal for creating the rabies vaccine. He was a household name because rabies was a terrifying death sentence at the time. We're i
by mullingitover 2y ago
The world put Pasteur on a pedestal for creating the rabies vaccine. He was a household name because rabies was a terrifying death sentence at the time. We're incredibly luck that today getting bit by a rabid animal is typically just an inconvenience. Vaccines are miracles.
He also invented the pasteurization process, which has saved countless lives. Now we have a whole anti-pasteurization movement, because why not. Wild that education has failed so hard that we have large numbers turning their backs on these blessings we're fortunate enough to take for granted.
- User23 2y ago> getting bit by a rabid animal is typically just an inconvenience Actually, in the USA it's a financial catastrophe if you're uninsured and of average means. You're looking at a $7,000 expense. Or you could spend like $1,000 on a ticket to Thailand or something and get it there for $70.
- yakshaving_jgt 2y agoOh dear, your connecting flight has been cancelled, so now you die.
- throwaway2037 2y agoRabies vaccine is about 10 USD in Thailand. Source: https://www.thaitravelclinic.com/cost.html https://www.thaitravelclinic.com/cost.html I have first hand experience at this clinic. It is part of an excellent medical school in Bangkok.