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.

  1. What does eradication mean?
  2. What diseases are controlled by vaccinations in your country or in the world?
  3. What was small pox and what were the symptoms?
  4. 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.

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.

Exercise

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