TED-Ed: Learning from smallpox: How to eradicate a disease - Julie Garon and Walter A. Orenstein

The video discusses the history and process of disease eradication, focusing on smallpox as the only disease successfully eradicated. It highlights the strategies used, such as vaccination and isolation, and the global effort required. The video also explores factors that made smallpox eradication possible and examines current efforts to eradicate other diseases like polio. It emphasizes the benefits of eradication, including improved health infrastructure and global cooperation, while acknowledging the challenges posed by globalization and travel.

What role did international cooperation play in the eradication of smallpox?

What lessons can be learned from the smallpox eradication campaign for future disease eradication efforts?

How has the success of smallpox eradication influenced current public health strategies?