Image:Fighting smallpox in Niger, 1969.jpg

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English: Photograph made during Smallpox Eradication and Measles Control Program in Niger, W. Africa, February, 1969. In 1979, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global eradication of smallpox, and recommended that all countries cease vaccination.
Deutsch: Impfung gegen Pocken (Niger, 1969).
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1969
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  • Content Providers(s): CDC/ Dr. J. D. Millar
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Public domain This image is a work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, taken or made during the course of an employee's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.
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Width 2124
Height 2750
Bits per component 8
Compression scheme 5
Pixel composition 3
Image title Smallpox Immunization (Africa)

Dr. J.D. Millar 02/69 Niger, West Africa.

Photograph made during Smallpox Eradication and Measles Control Program in Niger, W. Africa.

In 1980, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global eradication of smallpox and recommended that all countries cease vaccination.

XN69 2193

Number of components 1
Number of rows per strip 5
Horizontal resolution 600 dpi
Vertical resolution 600 dpi
Software used Adobe Photoshop CS Windows
File change date and time 07:43, 3 June 2005
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