The Smallpox Files

Maisie's teacher has a unique assignment for the class--learn all they can about a disease that has been eradicated, smallpox!

Maisie teams up with her friend SJ and her trusty AI sidekick Sparky to gather the information.

What was smallpox and how did it spread? How did scientists use inquiry and the tools of science to solve the mystery of smallpox?

Finally, Maisie and her classmates learn how scientists were able to eradicate the disease, and how we're protected from smallpox today. Maisie’s Medical Mysteries was developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center.

She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H.

Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization. A fun graphic approach, diverse characters, and humorous text tell this thrilling story of medical history in a high-interest format. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts.

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