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Which is the only human disease eradicated by vaccination?
- A. Poliomyelitis
- B. Measles
- C. Smallpox
- D. Rubella
- E. Yellow fever
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Correct answer: C
Smallpox is the only eradicated human disease, declared in 1980. The animal morbillivirus rinderpest followed in 2011. Polio and measles are current eradication targets but are not yet eradicated.

The others remain in circulation.