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Nov 17, 2022 · Along the way, smallpox wreaked death and destruction. HISTORY notes that the disease may have been responsible for the Antonine Plague of 165 to 180 C.E., which killed an estimated 3.5 million to 7 million people and helped bring about the fall of the Roman Empire. And smallpox and other illnesses wiped out a shocking 90 percent of indigenous ...
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Smallpox is an acute contagious disease caused by the variola virus, a member of the orthopoxvirus family. It was one of the world's most devastating diseases known to humanity. The last known natural case was in Somalia in 1977. It was declared eradicated in 1980 following a global immunization campaign led by the World Health Organization.
Oct 18, 2023 · Immunize.orgLearn about the history, symptoms, and prevention of smallpox, a deadly disease that was eradicated in 1980. Browse through a collection of photos and illustrations of smallpox cases, vaccine reactions, and diagnostic tests. Courtesy of Immunize.org, a website dedicated to providing practical and user-friendly immunization information.
A young Native American boy in Yukon Territory is checked for smallpox and vaccinated against the disease in this circa-1900 photograph. Smallpox killed some 300 million people worldwide in the ...
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U.S. Soldiers Receive Smallpox Vaccine. of 36. Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality, authentic Smallpox stock photos, royalty-free images, and pictures. Smallpox stock photos are available in a variety of sizes and formats to fit your needs.
Aug 5, 2022 · Smallpox is a serious and often deadly viral infection. It's contagious — meaning it spreads from person to person — and can cause permanent scarring. Sometimes, it causes disfigurement. Smallpox has affected humans for thousands of years but was wiped out worldwide by 1980 thanks to smallpox vaccines. It's no longer found naturally in the ...
