History of Vaccination and Public Health

Smallpox Eradication: Through coordinated international vaccination efforts, smallpox became the first human disease eradicated from the planet, with the last known natural case in 1977.
Expanded Programs: Following this success, organizations promoted immunization against other widespread diseases like polio, measles, and tuberculosis.

June 02, 2025

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