🦠💉 The Story of Smallpox: A Triumph of Medicine 💉🦠 Dive into the history of smallpox, once one of the deadliest diseases known to humanity, now eradicated thanks to global vaccination efforts. Learn about the symptoms of this devastating disease, the impact it had on societies, and how the world united to defeat it. Discover the power of vaccines in turning the tide against epidemics. Perfect for history buffs, medical students, and anyone interested in public health. #Smallpox #VaccinationS

On this day 40 years ago, smallpox was made history. It's the only human disease to be eradicated so far. A lesson we must take is: when the world unites behind science and public health measures we can defeat diseases and protect lives and livelihoods. | World Health Organization (WHO)

Eradication of smallpox has not eliminated the risk of accidental or intentional reintroduction of the variola virus, and although smallpox vaccination was highly successful, traditional vaccines had toxic effects that could be severe. New research findings are summarized in a short video. See all Quick Take videos: http://nej.md/quick-take | The New England Journal of Medicine