Disease eradication has only happened once. What is the story of small pox and why was eradicating it so difficult?
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Scientists work tirelessly to find vaccines for disease
Discuss the following questions with a group of 2-3.
- What does eradication mean?
- What diseases are controlled by vaccinations in your country or in the world?
- What was small pox and what were the symptoms?
- How would you treat a patient with the symptoms of small pox? (Read about the disease if you are unfamiliar with it)
Watch the following video.
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Learning from smallpox
Julie Garon and Walter A. Orenstein explain how to eradicate a disease
Exercise
Using what you have learned about small pox, complete the activity.