Overcautious approach to a killer

Washington Times ^ | Thursday, August 14, 2003 | House Editorial

[JohnHuang2]

Earlier this week, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued its fourth report to Congress on the smallpox vaccination program. While the committee that produced it made a few worthwhile recommendations, it also took far too cautious an approach to preparing Americans against a potential attack.

[JohnHuang2]

Thursday, August 14, 2003

Quote of the Day by eggman

[An American in Turkiye]

Well, I received the smallpox vaccination in Feb, and I'm fine. Itched a bit but nothing that bad. The anthrax vac hurt though. I've had 8 of them.

[An American in Turkiye]

And, I'd MUCH rather put up with the vaccine than actually get smallpox. You never know who could use it against us.