NOVA - Season 3 Episode 17 : Death of a Disease
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As late as 1967, smallpox struck as many as 15 million people in 43 countries and killed an estimated two or three million. Experts now believe that the disease is on the verge of extinction. NOVA looks at the recent success of the World Health Organization's program to eradicate this disease, considered a triumph of western-styled medicine.
- Released: 1974-03-03
- Runtime: 00:55:14 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Network: PBS
- Stars:
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Season 3 Episode 2 - Joey 1976-01-11
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Season 3 Episode 4 - The Planets 1976-01-25
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Season 3 Episode 5 - A Desert Place 1976-02-01
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Season 3 Episode 6 - A Small Imperfection 1976-02-08
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Season 3 Episode 7 - Ninety Degrees Below 1976-02-15
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Season 3 Episode 9 - The Renewable Tree 1976-03-07
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Season 3 Episode 14 - Hunters of the Seal 1976-05-02
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Season 3 Episode 15 - Benjamin 1976-05-09
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Season 3 Episode 16 - The Women Rebel 1976-05-23
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Season 3 Episode 17 - Death of a Disease 1976-06-06
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Season 3 Episode 18 - Inside the Shark 1976-06-13
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