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Vaccination Procedure using a bifurcated needle -- English version
World Health Organization
Procedure for vaccination using a bifurcation needle. This information was intended for healthcare workers. A Hindi version also exists.
Smallpox outbreak in the village of Hadur
World Health Organization
This is a report of an outbreak of smallpox in Hadur village and the containment that followed. There were 9 cases reported in 2 households between…
Smallpox endemic countries, 1964 - 1975
World Health Organization
This illustration shows the countries in which smallpox outbreaks were endemic or regularly found. As the Smallpox Eradication Program progressed,…
Announcement of the Anti-Smallpox Campaign
Indira Gandhi
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi supports the Smallpox Eradication Program, especially the mass vaccination campaign.
Examination paper
This three-page final examination paper was given to new staff who had completed the Smallpox Eradication Program training sessions in Chotangpur,…
Monthly Smallpox Outbreaks in India, 1974-1975
In early 1974, there were nearly 3500 cases reported each month. The cases peaked in May and June of that year with nearly 8750 new cases reported. …
Suggested organizational structure for search and containment teams
Sample organizational chart for urban search and containment operations in an urban area with a population of 300,000. Nearly 125 staff would be…
Outbreaks Investigation and Containment Report - 1976
Outbreaks Investigation and Containment Report - 1976
Pakistan, India, Bangladesh: Number of smallpox outbreaks by district (December 1974)
World Health Organization
The number of smallpox outbreaks -- by district -- in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh in December 1974.
Pakistan, India, Bangladesh:  Number of smallpox outbreaks by district (June 1974)
World Health Organization
The number of smallpox outbreaks -- by district -- in Pakistan, India, and Bahngladesh in June 1974.
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