Smallpox and Monkeypox

Smallpox stands out as a monumental success story in public health, being the only human disease eradicated as of June 2022. As smallpox vaccination efforts ceased, monkeypox emerged, raising questions about its origins and evolution. With roots tracing back at least 2,500 years, the monkeypox virus has a complex history that intertwines with the narrative of smallpox's disappearance.