166971 Past and future of disease eradication

Monday, November 5, 2007: 11:10 AM

John Sever, MD PhD , Rotary International, Evanston, IL
     
This presentation will discuss previous attempts at disease eradication, such as dracunculiasis and smallpox. It will also project whether disease eradication is an appropriate model for all vaccinable disease, and conclude with a discussion of the factors necessary for a successful eradication program.

Learning Objectives:
-Describe previous efforts at disease eradication -Assess the qualities needed to initiate a successful disease eradication program

Keywords: Infectious Diseases, International Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No
Any institutionally-contracted trials related to this submission?

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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