Smallpox was eradicated in 1977. This amazing, global public health achievement isn’t just a page in a history book or an ...

Smallpox, once a deadly global scourge, became the first eradicated disease thanks to an accidental discovery by Edward ...

Smallpox has been designated as a category A biological weapon because it is easily transmittable, has a high mortality rate, would likely cause panic and social disruption, and requires special ...

The only effective strategy against smallpox is vaccination. This article was originally certified for CME credit. For accreditation details, contact the publisher.