But, it is indicative of the emotionalism surrounding smallpox. It is like a fear of mice. Totally ridiculous!
I believe it is "attenuated," meaning not dead but weakened and still alive.
"Dr. Carlos del Rio, an infectious disease specialist at Emory University in Atlanta, is among the skeptics. "I would really worry about vaccinating people and having to live with the consequences of vaccination and the complications of vaccinations," he said.
Del Rio adds it's not just the vaccinated person who's at risk. Anyone who touches the site on a recently vaccinated person's skin could also get sick.
"I can tell you that, you know, somebody's patch is going to fall off. And something is going to happen," said del Rio."
More nonsensical worries? Just wondering.