Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, sent words of encouragement or otherwise supported us during fall pledge week. You make Montana Public Radio possible!

Thanks to your generosity, we've raised $382,000 toward our $400,000 fall fundraising goal! We could not do this work without you and we are deeply grateful for your support.

Smallpox Debate Focuses on the Numbers

The Bush administration's efforts to vaccinate Americans against smallpox trigger a new argument: how many Americans should be innoculated right now? Tens of thousands or tens of millions? The danger of side effects from the vaccinations complicates the debate. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and NPR's Richard Knox.

Copyright 2002 NPR

Richard Knox
Since he joined NPR in 2000, Knox has covered a broad range of issues and events in public health, medicine, and science. His reports can be heard on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Talk of the Nation, and newscasts.
Become a sustaining member for as low as $5/month
Make an annual or one-time donation to support MTPR
Pay an existing pledge or update your payment information