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The deadly disease smallpox was wiped out by vaccination. Find out how this was done and why it worked. Then hold a debate on whether everyone should be required to get vaccinated to protect others.
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Key Points
Mass vaccination wiped out smallpox across the world.
Good Practices
- Explain how the smallpox vaccine trained the immune system.
- Note that wide vaccination stopped the germ from spreading.
- For the debate, list reasons for required vaccination.
- Also list views on personal choice fairly.
- End with respect for both sides of the debate.
Vaccines protect both the individual and the whole community.
