Vigilance against smallpox --- a constant need.
- Author:
JAIME F
- Keywords:
Dna Virus Infections
- MeSH:
Quarantine, Vaccination
- From:
Journal of the Philippine Medical Association
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- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The threat of smallpox to the Philippines is real. It is evident that quarantine measures alone, no matter how strictly implemented, cannot provide any absolute protection against the chances of a smallpox flare-up in this country. Nothing short of isolating all incoming passengers for 14 days can do this. Even so, such a drastic action will not take care of those who sneak into our shores from infected areas. It may be restating the obvious, but it can never be emphasized enough that only the continuous maintenance of an immune population can constitute the stronger bulwark against such a scourge. And, as I have already mentioned, immunity should cover at least 80% of the population. The big question arises: How adequately can we come up to such levels of protection for our country? The answer to this depends upon the full cooperation not only of those in the public health service but also of all medical men together with an enlightened public. (Conclusion)
