Topic: Smallpox

A surge in measles cases in the United States is attributed to declining vaccination rates in certain pockets of the population. A personal anecdote is shared regarding the onset of Tourette's syndrome following childhood vaccinations in the Netherlands, leading to a discussion on vaccine safety.

Johns Hopkins recently reposted videos of the "Dark Winter" smallpox simulation from 2001. The hosts analyze the simulation's narrative, which involves a mystery sickness initially mistaken for chickenpox, and suggest the pharmaceutical industry is using these old simulations to justify new vaccine contracts.

The hosts reminisce about historical vaccination methods, including the bifurcated needles used for smallpox and the compressed air "jet injectors" used for polio. They discuss the "mark" left by the smallpox vaccine and the modern shift away from aspirating needles.

Dr. Ashish Jha defended ongoing vaccine mandates by citing George Washington's 1777 order to inoculate the Continental Army against smallpox. Jha argued that local institutions and the military have a historical right to mandate health measures to ensure a "healthy fighting force." Critics challenged the comparison, noting the significant differences between 18th-century variolation and modern mRNA technology.

Dr. Ashish Jha addresses questions regarding whether childhood smallpox vaccinations provide protection against the current monkeypox outbreak, stating the data is still being reviewed. The discussion touches on the physical scars left by historical smallpox vaccines and the current uncertainty regarding immunity levels in older populations. The FDA's role in monitoring the spread and developing testing methods is also noted.

Documents suggest that the Jynneos vaccine, originally intended for smallpox, had monkeypox added to its indication in 2019 at the request of U.S. government stakeholders. The timing of this regulatory change occurs three years prior to the current outbreak, raising questions about government foresight or corruption.

ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton detailed the transmission risks of monkeypox, emphasizing skin-to-skin contact and contaminated materials like towels. While not classified strictly as a sexually transmitted disease, the virus spreads through prolonged intimate contact. The JYNNEOS vaccine, originally approved in 2019, is being deployed despite questions regarding its specific efficacy against the current strain.

Tim Nguyen of the World Health Organization discusses the global supply of monkeypox vaccines, including the MVA-BN and ACAM2000 stockpiles. He emphasizes that the effectiveness of these vaccines in the current context is uncertain and recommends they be delivered within clinical trial frameworks. Concerns are raised regarding whether individuals receiving the shots are fully informed of their experimental status in this specific application.

Quebec health officials reported that monkeypox cases have doubled, leading to the administration of smallpox vaccines to high-risk contacts. The discussion explores the demographic spread of the virus and questions whether the symptoms are being confused with shingles or vaccine adverse events. Most cases are reported to be mild with patients expected to recover.

Albert Bourla comments on the rise of monkeypox cases in Europe and America, stating that while Pfizer is monitoring the situation, he is not currently worried about it becoming a pandemic. He notes that existing smallpox vaccines and medicines are likely effective against the virus.

The term "headline risk" is analyzed in the context of economic and health reporting, referencing former press secretary Jen Psaki's comments on inflation. Historical data from the CDC indicates monkeypox was first identified in 1958 during medical experiments on monkeys, and older individuals with smallpox vaccinations may have residual immunity.

The FBI and CDC investigate the discovery of several vials labeled "smallpox" at a Merck facility in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980 and is officially stored only at the CDC in Atlanta and a lab in Russia. A similar discovery of vials occurred in 2014 at an NIH storage room, raising questions about the security of deadly pathogens.

Bill Gates proposed the creation of a $1 billion annual global pandemic task force managed by the World Health Organization. In an interview, Gates suggested "germ games" to simulate bioterrorism attacks, such as smallpox being released at airports. He emphasized the need for vaccines that block transmission and suggested future vaccines could be delivered via a simple skin patch.

In 2014, scientists clearing out an old FDA storage room at the NIH campus discovered six vials of the deadly smallpox virus that had been forgotten since the 1950s. The discovery caused a security alert, involving the FBI and the CDC, as smallpox is officially only supposed to exist in two high-security labs globally. The incident is cited as evidence of extreme carelessness in the handling of dangerous pathogens by government researchers.

Bill Gates appears on CNN with Anderson Cooper to discuss pandemic preparedness and the potential to eradicate the flu and common cold using new vaccine tools. The segment also covers COVAX, the Gates-funded alliance aimed at providing vaccines to poor countries. Dr. Larry Brilliant, known for his work on smallpox eradication, argues for exporting vaccine manufacturing factories to prevent the importation of new variants.

The 1905 Supreme Court case Jacobson v. Massachusetts is frequently cited as the legal foundation for mandatory vaccinations in the United States. While the court upheld the state's authority to mandate smallpox vaccines, the actual penalty for non-compliance was a five-dollar fine rather than forced injection. This historical context is used to debate the limits of government power regarding modern vaccine mandates and the potential for discriminatory practices.

A 2017 speech by Bill Gates at the Munich Security Conference is being revisited for its warnings about synthetic versions of smallpox or deadly flu strains created via genetic engineering. Gates predicted that a respiratory pathogen could kill 30 million people within a year, emphasizing the link between international security and health security. While some view these remarks as prophetic, others suggest they reflect long-standing concerns within the global health community regarding bioterrorism.

Dr. Lee Merritt argues that the medical industry has obfuscated the use of "lysosomatropic agents" like Hydroxychloroquine to protect the $69 billion vaccine industry. She claims that effective treatments for viral airborne diseases have existed since the 1970s but are suppressed. Actor Daniel Dae Kim's early 2020 account of using a "drug cocktail" to recover from COVID-19 is cited as a practical example of these treatments in action.

Historical context is provided for vaccination cards, dating back to smallpox outbreaks in the 1880s and the WHO "Yellow Card" in the 1960s. Additionally, a nucleic acid screening in Wuhan reportedly showed a positive rate of only 0.0574% among residents.

The New York State Bar Association passed a resolution urging the state to consider mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, even for those with religious or philosophical objections. The hosts debate the legal precedent for such a move, referencing historical smallpox cases and questioning Alan Dershowitz's assertion that the government has the authority to "jab a needle in your arm."