🦠💉 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

979K views · 4.1K reactions | 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) | Facebook

An English doctor used cowpox in 1796 to create the first successful vaccine against smallpox. | History Vault