SLU Researchers Release Details Of Study Stretching Smallpox Vaccine

Research at Saint Louis University has resulted in welcome news for those concerned about a possible bio-terrorist smallpox attack. The University’s Doctor Sharon Frey co-chaired the study, which tested 680 young adults to determine whether existing supplies of the smallpox vaccinecould be diluted and still be effective. The research indicates doses can be diluted up to ten times and stillallow a person to fight off the disease.