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Taking a Stand

(WHO, 1972)

"In retrospect, achieving the eradication of smallpox might look inevitable. In fact, though, the chain of events included so many opportunities for failure that success was not a given--and we knew it. We had no guarantee of success and we were humbled so often that humility became a daily emotion. We didn't let that stop us." 
(Foege, 2011)

Taking A Stand

William Foege took a stand against smallpox by creating ring vaccination, a system that contained and controlled outbreaks much faster than mass vaccination. He not only caused a turning point in the Smallpox Eradication Program, but his idea helped in the containment of other diseases, such as Ebola. By helping to eradicate smallpox, Dr. Foege not only took a stand, but he also took the first step to eradicating disease as we know it today.

The Battle Against Smallpox

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  • Smallpox
    • The Victims
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    • Ring Vaccination
    • Eradication >
      • The Challenges of Eradication
  • Global Impact
    • Smallpox Today
  • Taking a Stand
  • Process Paper
  • Bibliography