rsh056 t1_j68w5lq wrote on January 28, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Reply to comment by NessyComeHome in TIL cholera was reintroduced to Haiti after a century by UN peacekeepers responding to the 2010 earthquake. The resulting outbreak was the worst on record, killing 10,000 and infecting 820,000. by theworkinglad

I believe we're pretty close to eradicating guinea worm. And I think we're not that far off on polio either?

Regardless, even with thorough vaccination, it's tough to eliminate most diseases. All the more important to keep your up to date, since they'll still be out there!

aurorasearching t1_j68zn9a wrote on January 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM

I believe we’re losing ground on polio due to anti-vax people.

kaenneth t1_j6c8h49 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 8:09 AM

don't forget the CIA's contribution.