Question

In the past, smallpox, which is caused by a virus, was a common and deadly disease. Now, people no longer get smallpox. Which method eradicated the smallpox virus? (SC.912.L.14.52) * 1 point vaccination cooking food thoroughly water purification programs more sanitary living conditions

Answer 1

The method that eradicated the smallpox virus was vaccination. Vaccination campaigns led to the widespread immunization of populations against smallpox, ultimately leading to the disease's eradication in 1980.