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A very serious viral infection, smallpox is extremely contagious and can lead to death. However, in December of 1979, a group of scientists officially announced the eradication of naturally occurring smallpox around the world. WHO: Fact Sheets - Smallpox
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- Alternate name: Varicella
- Caused by Variola virusWHO: Smallpox
- Last reported natural case: 1977 in SomaliaWHO: Smallpox
- Declared eradicated: 1979WHO: Smallpox
- Very contagious
- Incubation period: 7-17 daysMayoClinic.com: Smallpox: Symptoms
- No treatment or cureMayoClinic.com: Smallpox
- Edward Jenner developed smallpox vaccine
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Smallpox is thought to have originated from India or Egypt over 3,000 years ago, and has been one of the most debilitating diseases in history. Numerous smallpox epidemics have occurred throughout the world, killing millions.WHO: Fact Sheets - Smallpox -
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Misrepresenting smallpox vaccine in pregnancy findings http://bit.ly/49n9n0
@stemcell4autism | November 11, 2009 07:48 AM -
London Times 1987:Smallpox vaccine contributed 2 HIV http://bit.ly/3uTCia
@youngplatinum | November 11, 2009 06:44 AM -
@YoungPlatinum now u sound like a girl. Lol calm yo ass down. The smallpox/HIV thing was dumb tho lol
@dontuwantMOORE | November 11, 2009 06:40 AM -
THE SMALLPOX VACCINE WAS INDEED WAT TRIGGERED THE HIV VIRUS..THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT GAVE US A SMALLPOX VACCINE THAT IS NOW
@youngplatinum | November 11, 2009 06:31 AM -
Smallpox, fashion bug, you ain't from Russia, so why you rushin'? Albino gorilla. Swag.
@Seventhree | November 11, 2009 04:59 AM
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