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Eliminating smallpox

Smallpox was once a common, deadly disease, that killed a third of those who contracted it. 200 years ago, it was discovered that vaccination could prevent smallpox.

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Latest outputs

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Smallpox - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2019

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Smallpox - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018

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Smallpox - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2017

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Smallpox - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2016

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Smallpox - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2015

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Data

Video on vaccination: Eliminating smallpox

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Peer-Reviewed Publication

European risk assessment guidance for infectious diseases transmitted on aircraft - the RAGIDA project

Apr 2011

Facts

Smallpox was a systemic disease, officially eradicated since 1979 (WHO), caused by infection with the Variola major virus, whose only reservoir was infected humans.

Videos on smallpox

Smallpox was once a common, deadly disease, that killed a third of those who contracted it. Learn more about the fight against smallpox