Posted on 06/12/2022 8:56:52 PM PDT by 11th_VA
… Monkeypox, which causes a rash and fever and is fatal in a very small percentage of cases, isn’t nearly as transmissible as Covid-19. But unlike the novel coronavirus, it spreads easily to and from certain animal populations — rodents in particular.
If the pox currently circulating in the U.S. spreads to rats, hamsters, or gerbils, and becomes endemic in those species, there might be no easy way to contain it. “I do share the other scientists’ concern of containment and the virus becoming endemic in our U.S. rodent population,” sys Stephanie James, the head of a viral testing lab at Regis University in Colorado…
The larger of the current outbreaks began in early May, apparently triggered by a U.K. traveler’s exposure to an infected person or animal in Nigeria. Hitching a ride to Europe, the virus spread quickly through close physical contact. David Heymann, who formerly headed the World Health Organization’s emergencies department, said that men attending raves in Spain and Belgium “amplified” the outbreak — apparently through kissing and rubbing skin.
After that, the virus accompanied travelers on planes heading for countries far and wide. By June 2, the WHO had tallied 780 pox cases in 27 countries. The case count since has swelled to around 1,400. Health officials diagnosed the first U.S case on May 27.
As of Friday, 49 Americans in 16 states plus Washington, D.C. had the pox. The CDC suspects some of those cases are the result of an earlier outbreak that officials didn’t even notice until the later outbreak caused them to go back and take a closer look at some patients’ symptoms. …
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It is not a bad scar at all.
I had the smallpox vax.
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Heh, well to me it’s not a good thing. Imagine if the covid shot left a 1 inch wide crater on your arm.
It’s an ugly 1 inch wide crater at the injection site. You’re obviously very old to get it.
I have the scar on my arm (Male), sis has one on her shoulder (hiden under shirt). It’s BS to say the scar it terrible from a smallpox vax. Especially since everyone wants a tattoo everywhere. Actually butt effing has it draw backs. Get over it or quit.
You’re right, it’s not that much better than an ugly tat.
Thanks, as always, for your timely advice, Deaf Smith!
We here at Free Republic always appreciate your insightful contributions!
Regards,
You might have a fabulous idea there.
I didn’t say UGLY tat. If You’re up for a tattoo and don’t want a small pox scar. Shove a gerbil in your butt and quit whining.
Sorry the comment was aimed at Houserino.
Lay off the booze.
Huh?! You have obviously directed your posting to the wrong FReeper!
An apology would be in order.
Regards,
Surprised he didn't say, "Making each other 'happy' in little ways!"
Those are euphemisms for anal sex.
Regards,
Actually you’re right in spades. My apology is yours. Regards
It’s going to get real bad just in time for the election.
How so?
I love it when rump rangers try to send the argument to other things. How’s your gerbil?
“it spreads easily to and from certain animal populations”
So queers need to stop having anal sex with monkeys and each other. Problem solved.
Soon, Fauci will demand we wear a mask on our butts.
Kills RATS! OMG. Can we live without them? /s
When are the lockdowns set to begin?
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