A compelling look at smallpox, its deadly impact, and the global effort to eradicate it by 1980.
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A compelling look at smallpox, its deadly impact, and the global effort to eradicate it by 1980.
Like many viruses, smallpox is highly contagious. It's also dreadful, deadly, and thanks to microscopes and modern technology--now officially eradicated. This fascinating book explains how a concerted effort to produce a vaccine and distribute it around the world helped eliminate the deadly scourge by 1980
will contain mild spoilers
No romantic or sexual content present.
Minor mentions of smallpox's deadly effects; not graphic.
No profanity or strong language present.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
No religious themes present.
No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
No occult or demonology content present.
Minor focus on global health policy and cooperation.
No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Brief mentions of suffering due to smallpox outbreaks.
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