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Smallpox and vaccinia: the green book, chapter 29

• From: Public Health England
• Part of: Immunisation against infectious disease
• Published: 20 March 2013

Smallpox and vaccinia immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

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Smallpox and vaccinia: the green book, chapter 29

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In December 1979, the Global Commission for the Certification of Smallpox Eradication declared the world free of smallpox and this declaration was ratified by the World Health Assembly in May 1980.

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Published: 20 March 2013

From: Public Health England

Part of: Immunisation against infectious disease