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Smallpox in Wales: The Forgotten Killer

The smallpox outbreak in South Wales in 1962 led to the vaccination of nearly a million people, claimed 19 lives and forced the quarantine of thousands. On the fiftieth anniversary of the outbreak, this programme tells the full story of how the deadly virus brought South Wales to a standstill.

English
  • Originally Aired February 28, 2012
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b01cqt8y
  • Network BBC
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