YetAnotherRDUGuy
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Been reading up on vaccines to past outbreaks and viruses
Turns out some vaccines have helped eradicate diseases completely (polio and smallpox) Others were once widespread, but a lot more contained now (Measles). And some we can fight but haven't been able to control as well or eradicate completely (Influenza or flu)
Why is there such a big difference? Why could we eradicate polio and smallpox, but not the flu? I'm sure there's a good explanation, and it's probably complicated as sin.
When coronavirus vaccine comes, how effective would it be long term? And is there any chance it could be eradicated completely or be more like the flu?
Turns out some vaccines have helped eradicate diseases completely (polio and smallpox) Others were once widespread, but a lot more contained now (Measles). And some we can fight but haven't been able to control as well or eradicate completely (Influenza or flu)
Why is there such a big difference? Why could we eradicate polio and smallpox, but not the flu? I'm sure there's a good explanation, and it's probably complicated as sin.
When coronavirus vaccine comes, how effective would it be long term? And is there any chance it could be eradicated completely or be more like the flu?