A remarkable story from the New York Times about how New York City dealt with a number of small pox cases in 1947 - I did not realize small pox was still even present in the US in 1947.

Quite a story - The city vaccinated 6 million New Yorkers in less than 30 days - without asking the Governor of New York for permission, or asking the Federal government for any aid.

The city's health commissioner, Israel Weinstein MD Ph.D decided it was imperative to abort a full blown small pox epidemic and with the mayor's backing proceeded to carry it out. Dr. Weinstein was right, small pox would have killed thousands without vaccination in New York alone. The initial case from Mexico, had ostensibly been vaccinated too...........

How New York City Vaccinated 6 Million People in Less Than a MonthWhen a single case of smallpox arrived in Manhattan in 1947, a severe outbreak was possible. A decisive civil servant made a bold decision.www.nytimes.com

Life was simpler back then..... I notice that the intial case route went right across much of the USA, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York....

FASCINATING!!! Thanks for sharing.

I thought you might find it interesting history. 😷

To anyone who reads this post, please don't think I'm serious.

At the bottom of the photograph, there is a man in a light suit facing towards the lower right hand corner of the picture. That is the leading man in the movie.

In the center of the photo, there is a tree. To the left of the tree is a baby stroller. To the right of the tree, in the street, there is a man walking. If this were a movie, that would be Alfred Hitchcock.

Well the anti vaxxers are cranking the misinformation. Amazing how a music star is more influential to untold thousands than scientists.

Anti-Vaxxers Are Coaching People How to 'Refuse' the COVID VaccineAnti-vaxxers are flooding social media with misinformation about the development and side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.www.vice.com

I adore this Pope.

Pope Francis in Christmas message calls for COVID-19 vaccines for everyoneThe pope delivered the traditional speech from the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican.www.axios.com

My wife and I are now scehduled for our Covid Vaccinations in the last week of January, with the second injection to follow about two weeks later.

I will report if or when these scheduled events actually take place, since scheduling and performance may vary somewhat.

Yesterday it was announced that anyone 45+ years of age is now eligible to be vaccinated (Pfizer two-stage vaccine) starting today. Took me about 5 minutes to set up an appointment via my medical provider website - first stage could have been the day after tomorrow, but I chose Thursday, in case I might feel like I want to lie down for a bit, and then I would have the whole weekend for it :) Second stage is scheduled for you automatically after you finalise the first appointment.