Eradication represents a complete change of philosophy and a recognition of the equal rights of all citizens to protection from infection, no matter where they live. Eradication, by its very nature, is public health with a conscience. The public health control officer can sleep tranquilly, salving his conscience with the thought that most of his responsibility has been discharged — that he did not have enough money to do any more. The eradicator knows that his success is not measured by what has been accomplished but, rather, is the extent of his failure indicated by what remains to be done. He must stamp out the last embers of infection in his jurisdiction. His slogan must be: ANY IS TOO MANY. Fred Lowe Soper
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It is the duty of every person to do all in his power to protect himself from infection. We are all responsible for our own health. We cannot expect someone else to protect us if we are unwilling to take responsibility for our own protection. We must learn that it is never too late to protect ourselves.

Source: Building The Health Bridge: Selections From The Works Of Fred L. Soper

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