Cowpox is an infectious disease caused by the cowpox virus. The virus, part of the orthopoxvirus family, is closely related to the vaccinia virus. The virus is zoonotic, meaning that it is transferable between species, such as from animal to human.ts close resemblance to the mild form of smallpox inspired the first smallpox vaccine, created and administered by English physician Edward Jenner. The word â vaccination ,â coined by Jenner in 1796, is derived from the Latin root vaccinus, meaning of or from the cow.
Lipitor is a prescription drug manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and used to control high cholesterol levels. By lowering cholesterol, the drug aims to prevent dangerous blockages in blood flow and thereby reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
LIPITOR can cause serious side effects. These side effects have happened only to a small number of people. Your doctor can monitor you for them. These side effects usually go away if your dose is lowered or if LIPITOR is stopped. These serious side effects include: 1  Muscle problems.2  LIPITOR can cause serious muscle problems that can lead to kidney problems, including kidney failure. 3  You have a higher chance for muscle problems if you are taking certain other medicines with LIPITOR.4  Liver problems.IPITOR can cause serious side effects. These side effects have happened only to a small number of people. Your doctor can monitor you for them. These side effects usually go away if your dose is lowered or if LIPITOR is stopped. These serious side effects include: 1  Muscle problems.