human disease that has been completely eliminated through vaccination efforts.
Because the disease no longer circulates naturally, routine vaccination is no longer needed for the general public.
More Than Just a Scar
To many people, this small mark is easy to overlook.
But it represents something remarkable:
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Protection from a deadly disease
A major medical breakthrough
A shared experience among millions of Americans
A reminder of how far public health has come
That tiny scar on the arm may not seem important today, but it tells
