In celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we are proud to share a series of new, timely videos that we recently added to our course materials. Second in our 10-year anniversary video series, we take a look at the eradication of smallpox. The worst disease that has ever afflicted humanity is also the only one we’ve ever eradicated. Dr. Larry Brilliant lived this history as part of the global campaign to end smallpox. He tells the long history of humanity’s battle against smallpox and how the wor
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In celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we are proud to share a series of new, timely videos that we recently added to our course materials. Second in our 10-year anniversary video series, we take a look at the eradication of smallpox. The worst disease that has ever afflicted humanity is also the only one we’ve ever eradicated. Dr. Larry Brilliant lived this history as part of the global campaign to end smallpox. He tells the long history of humanity’s battle against smallpox and how the wor
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From eradicating smallpox to addressing health crises and championing climate action, WHO plays a vital role in saving millions of lives around the world. Discover 5️⃣ facts about the World Health Organization (WHO) and its global impact. | United Nations Regional Information Centre- UNRIC
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From eradicating smallpox to addressing health crises and championing climate action, WHO plays a vital role in saving millions of lives around the world. Discover 5️⃣ facts about the World Health Organization (WHO) and its global impact. | United Nations Regional Information Centre- UNRIC
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India led the world in eradicating 2 silent killers: Smallpox & Polio. It is important that countries like India lead the way in such times: Dr. Michael J Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme. Details by TIMES NOW's Pradeep. | #StayHomeIndia #IndiaFightsCoronavirus | TIMES NOW
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India led the world in eradicating 2 silent killers: Smallpox & Polio. It is important that countries like India lead the way in such times: Dr. Michael J Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme. Details by TIMES NOW's Pradeep. | #StayHomeIndia #IndiaFightsCoronavirus | TIMES NOW
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Smallpox was one of the biggest killers in the history of humanity. This is the story of how we eradicated it. Are there lessons for us now? | BBC
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Smallpox was one of the biggest killers in the history of humanity. This is the story of how we eradicated it. Are there lessons for us now? | BBC
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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)
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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)
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Humanity eradicated smallpox 45 years ago. It’s a story worth remembering | Aeon Videos
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Humanity eradicated smallpox 45 years ago. It’s a story worth remembering | Aeon Videos
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From smallpox to the coronavirus: The history of vaccinations explained
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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
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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
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What can smallpox teach us about how we’ve managed COVID-19?
What can smallpox teach us about how we’ve managed COVID-19?
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Eradicating smallpox vs. developing germ theory
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🤯 Mind-blowing history lesson unlocked! Ever stop to think about the sheer scale of eradicating a disease? Spoiler: it's only happened *once*. Smallpox! The final case was way back in '77, certified gone globally in 1980. Imagine achieving that massive feat *without* the internet or complex modeling we rely on today! A true testament to human dedication and a monumental win for global health history. What incredible achievement is next on the list? 🤔 #SmallpoxEradication #MedicalHistory #Publi
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🤯 Mind-blowing history lesson unlocked! Ever stop to think about the sheer scale of eradicating a disease? Spoiler: it's only happened *once*. Smallpox! The final case was way back in '77, certified gone globally in 1980. Imagine achieving that massive feat *without* the internet or complex modeling we rely on today! A true testament to human dedication and a monumental win for global health history. What incredible achievement is next on the list? 🤔 #SmallpoxEradication #MedicalHistory #Publi
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Smallpox and the story of vaccination | Science Museum
Smallpox and the story of vaccination | Science Museum
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Stamping out smallpox is just one chapter of his Brilliant life story
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Chapter 4, Part C: Treatment of Smallpox Vaccine Adverse Events
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Chapter 2, Part C: Interpreting Smallpox Vaccination Results
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How Did We Kill Smallpox?
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