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Smallpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the variola virus, a member of the Orthopox virus family. It is one of the most devastating diseases known to humanity, with a mortality rate as high as 30%. In 1967, the World Health Organization embarked upon an intensified vaccination campaign to eliminate smallpox, which culminated in the successful eradication of the disease globally by 1980.

By the mid-1980s, there were only two known repositories of variola virus: the Institute of Virus Preparations in Russia, and the US CDC. The events in the US in September and October 2001 highlighted the risk that the variola virus might be used as an agent of bioterrorism. Governments around the world are taking precautionary measures to be ready to deal with a potential smallpox outbreak.
Research shows how the immune system keeps Herpes simplex virus at bay

Research shows how the immune system keeps Herpes simplex virus at bay

Smaller mpox vaccine doses and intradermal delivery elicit detectable immune response, study shows

Smaller mpox vaccine doses and intradermal delivery elicit detectable immune response, study shows

Guinea worm cases near eradication, but animal infections pose new challenge

Guinea worm cases near eradication, but animal infections pose new challenge

Epidemic: What good is a vaccine when there is no rice?

Epidemic: What good is a vaccine when there is no rice?

Lab-grown skin organoids help scientists understand monkeypox infection

Lab-grown skin organoids help scientists understand monkeypox infection

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Epidemic: Bodies remember what was done to them

Epidemic: Bodies remember what was done to them

New meningitis vaccine safe and effective for infants in Africa

New meningitis vaccine safe and effective for infants in Africa

Monkeypox mimics smallpox vaccine's immune response, new study reveals

Monkeypox mimics smallpox vaccine's immune response, new study reveals

Study assesses duration of protection offered by smallpox infection and possible cross-reaction with Mpox virus

Study assesses duration of protection offered by smallpox infection and possible cross-reaction with Mpox virus

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Another try for mental health ‘parity’

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Another try for mental health ‘parity’

Radiation combined with cancer-targeting virus therapy more effective in fighting brain tumors

Radiation combined with cancer-targeting virus therapy more effective in fighting brain tumors

Wastewater data unveils underreported Mpox cases in Texas

Wastewater data unveils underreported Mpox cases in Texas

CDC reports on its Mpox response

CDC reports on its Mpox response

JYNNEOS vaccine shows strong effectiveness against Mpox in New York outbreak

JYNNEOS vaccine shows strong effectiveness against Mpox in New York outbreak

Real-world assessment of JYNNEOS vaccine effectiveness during the 2022 mpox outbreak in the US

Real-world assessment of JYNNEOS vaccine effectiveness during the 2022 mpox outbreak in the US

Alcohol-based disinfectants can effectively protect against monkeypox viruses

Alcohol-based disinfectants can effectively protect against monkeypox viruses

New study finds elevated inflammatory cytokines and lymphocytes linked to rare cases of myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

New study finds elevated inflammatory cytokines and lymphocytes linked to rare cases of myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

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