No matter how bad you imagine smallpox was, it was worse than that.
Ben Franklin on inoculation, after his son died from smallpox.
“In 1736, I lost one of my sons, a fine boy of four years old, by the small-pox, taken in the common way. I long regretted bitterly, and still regret that I had not given it to him by inoculation”.
“In 1736, I lost one of my sons, a fine boy of four years old, by the small-pox, taken in the common way. I long regretted bitterly, and still regret that I had not given it to him by inoculation”.
May 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
No matter how bad you imagine smallpox was, it was worse than that.
It's going to be smallpox
I'm honestly starting to think Americans are going to end the decade with either universal health care or malaria.
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
It's going to be smallpox
Dr. William Foege, 89, who helped end smallpox in the 1970s, recently wrote: RFK Jr.’s “words can be as lethal as the smallpox virus.” And his actions are more lethal still. He’s waging war on America. That’s an impeachable offense. He must be removed from office.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/h...
New C.D.C. Director Is Fired, White House Says
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August 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Dr. William Foege, 89, who helped end smallpox in the 1970s, recently wrote: RFK Jr.’s “words can be as lethal as the smallpox virus.” And his actions are more lethal still. He’s waging war on America. That’s an impeachable offense. He must be removed from office.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/h...
Just FYI, George Washington rushed the smallpox vaccine.
Didn’t even get FDA approval.
Deep state mind control
Didn’t even get FDA approval.
Deep state mind control
July 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Just FYI, George Washington rushed the smallpox vaccine.
Didn’t even get FDA approval.
Deep state mind control
Didn’t even get FDA approval.
Deep state mind control
Who is ready for the return of Smallpox?!
November 15, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Who is ready for the return of Smallpox?!
Just visited the ruins of the Smallpox Hospital on Roosevelt Island. I was looking for a sign announcing that RFK Jr. will begin renovations soon because, you know:
Make Smallpox Great Again.
Make Smallpox Great Again.
September 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Just visited the ruins of the Smallpox Hospital on Roosevelt Island. I was looking for a sign announcing that RFK Jr. will begin renovations soon because, you know:
Make Smallpox Great Again.
Make Smallpox Great Again.
January 31, 2026 at 11:53 AM
#ResistanceRoots
Today in history, 1977: The last natural case of smallpox is documented in Merca district, Somalia. In May 1980, the World Health Assembly certified the world free of naturally occurring smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination.
Today in history, 1977: The last natural case of smallpox is documented in Merca district, Somalia. In May 1980, the World Health Assembly certified the world free of naturally occurring smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination.
October 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#ResistanceRoots
Today in history, 1977: The last natural case of smallpox is documented in Merca district, Somalia. In May 1980, the World Health Assembly certified the world free of naturally occurring smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination.
Today in history, 1977: The last natural case of smallpox is documented in Merca district, Somalia. In May 1980, the World Health Assembly certified the world free of naturally occurring smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination.
“I mean any cruise line can offer me Legionnaire’s Disease. What makes YOU special?”
“SMALLPOX”
“SMALLPOX”
I interviewed Australian mining billionaire Clive Palmer on his once-more-revived plan to build Titanic II, a functional and historically accurate replica of the original ship. He now says it will be a “vaccine-free environment.”
Billionaire Says His Long-Delayed ‘Titanic II’ Ship Will Be Antidote to ‘Woke’ Politics
Australian mining billionaire Clive Palmer has been trying to build 'Titanic II' for 12 years — but construction still hasn't started
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March 28, 2024 at 2:14 AM
“I mean any cruise line can offer me Legionnaire’s Disease. What makes YOU special?”
“SMALLPOX”
“SMALLPOX”
I remember when Henry Ford eliminated smallpox
July 18, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I remember when Henry Ford eliminated smallpox
Smallpox was a devastating illness, but it was also vulnerable to human ingenuity because:
1. It only infected people...it couldn't hide in animals.
2. It's a DNA virus, which makes its genome much more stable, and its mutation rate slower.
3. It was very clear when someone had smallpox.
1. It only infected people...it couldn't hide in animals.
2. It's a DNA virus, which makes its genome much more stable, and its mutation rate slower.
3. It was very clear when someone had smallpox.
January 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Smallpox was a devastating illness, but it was also vulnerable to human ingenuity because:
1. It only infected people...it couldn't hide in animals.
2. It's a DNA virus, which makes its genome much more stable, and its mutation rate slower.
3. It was very clear when someone had smallpox.
1. It only infected people...it couldn't hide in animals.
2. It's a DNA virus, which makes its genome much more stable, and its mutation rate slower.
3. It was very clear when someone had smallpox.
#ThrowbackThursday: In 1980 the 🌍🌎🌏 was declared #smallpox free, thanks to mass vaccination efforts.
Smallpox was an acute contagious disease caused by the variola virus. It was one of the most devastating diseases known to humanity. #VaccinesWork
Smallpox was an acute contagious disease caused by the variola virus. It was one of the most devastating diseases known to humanity. #VaccinesWork
August 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
#ThrowbackThursday: In 1980 the 🌍🌎🌏 was declared #smallpox free, thanks to mass vaccination efforts.
Smallpox was an acute contagious disease caused by the variola virus. It was one of the most devastating diseases known to humanity. #VaccinesWork
Smallpox was an acute contagious disease caused by the variola virus. It was one of the most devastating diseases known to humanity. #VaccinesWork
A leader in the global fight against smallpox and a champion of vaccine science, William Foege died last Saturday
Scientist who helped eradicate smallpox dies at age 89
A leader in the global fight against smallpox and a champion of vaccine science, William Foege died last Saturday
www.scientificamerican.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:39 PM
A leader in the global fight against smallpox and a champion of vaccine science, William Foege died last Saturday
mf gonna bring back smallpox by 2027
February 25, 2026 at 6:28 AM
mf gonna bring back smallpox by 2027
That’s “we love smallpox” levels
ONLY 11% OF AMERICANS SAY AI IS HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY- POLL FINDS
September 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM
That’s “we love smallpox” levels
1901, photograph by Dr. Allan Warner of two 13 year old boys both infected with smallpox on the same day, one vaccinated as an infant and one not.
September 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
1901, photograph by Dr. Allan Warner of two 13 year old boys both infected with smallpox on the same day, one vaccinated as an infant and one not.
Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — has died.
https://to.pbs.org/49WGkpV
https://to.pbs.org/49WGkpV
Leader in smallpox eradication, Dr. William Foege, dies at 89
Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — has died.
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January 25, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — has died.
https://to.pbs.org/49WGkpV
https://to.pbs.org/49WGkpV
Solemnly changing "smallpox was" to "smallpox is" on the Wikipedia page
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Solemnly changing "smallpox was" to "smallpox is" on the Wikipedia page
Hey RFK jr
Photograph of two boys with smallpox. One had been vaccinated, the other hadn't":
Photograph of two boys with smallpox. One had been vaccinated, the other hadn't":
May 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Hey RFK jr
Photograph of two boys with smallpox. One had been vaccinated, the other hadn't":
Photograph of two boys with smallpox. One had been vaccinated, the other hadn't":
