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As war in the Middle East grows stronger, we, as United States citizens, become increasingly aware of the threat of a terrorist attack. As we imagine all of the horrible scenarios that could possibly occur, the one that stands out in our mind is the threat of smallpox. You may be asking yourself, “Smallpox? I thought it had been eradicated forever.“ As the media increases its coverage of the war, the question of the smallpox virus being resurrected increases as well. This intense coverage has brought about an impossible decision for the government to make: should smallpox vaccination be made mandatory? The threat of a bio- terrorist attack is real. This is why during this crucial time, being vaccinated for all possible viruses, is truly important. As Americans, we had belief that all smallpox stores had been destroyed.
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