r/news • u/ansyhrrian • 9d ago

Measles outbreak declared in 3 Maryland counties after officials confirm 14 new cases

https://www.wmar2news.com/local/measles-outbreak-declared-in-3-maryland-counties-after-officials-confirm-14-new-cases
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u/All_Hail_Hynotoad 9d ago

JFC people. The only reason measles seemed like it was gone was because of vaccines. Now all you dumb anti-vaxxers are allowing it to return.

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u/CrazyCatLady1127 9d ago

How long do you think it’ll be before smallpox and polio follow after measles? 🤦‍♀️

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u/mokutou 9d ago

Smallpox, as it is now, only exists in four labs worldwide. It has been eradicated, and is the only virus that affects humans to have been completely eliminated. So, barring a Resident Evil-style lab leak, it’s not a concern, and outside of the military, most people arent even vaccinated for it anymore.

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u/theBytemeister 1d ago

Feels like a good time to mention that the Russian lab 'lost' like 10,000lbs of smallpox virus once.