Asked by Quadriyyah Russell on May 17, 2024

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Thanks to the contributions of Edward Jenner,the following disease was eradicated later by efforts organized by D.A.Henderson:

A) Cholera
B) Smallpox
C) Chickenpox
D) Polio
E) Zika

Eradicated

Completely destroyed or removed; often used in the context of eliminating a disease.

Edward Jenner

An English physician known for his pioneering work in developing the smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine.

D.A. Henderson

An American medical doctor and epidemiologist known for leading the World Health Organization's effort to eradicate smallpox.

  • Appreciate the impact of vaccines in the eradication of diseases and the role of key individuals in these efforts.
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Bailey PinheiroMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Smallpox was eradicated in 1980.Edward Jenner vaccinated James Phipps in 1796 against smallpox.Almost 200 years later,the World Health Organization (WHO) commissioned D.A.Henderson to lead the efforts to eradicate the disease.