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Has there been a resurgence of smallpox?

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NO: Only discussion as a possible form or terrioism keeps this idea alive.There have been no wild cases since 1977.

Answered 10/13/2011

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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No: The reason that the vaccine was put back into production was due to threat of bioterrorism after 9/11.

Answered 10/27/2014

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