What is another word for variola vaccina?
Pronunciation: [vˌe͡əɹɪˈə͡ʊlə vˈaksɪnə] (IPA) 
Variola vaccina, commonly known as the smallpox vaccine, is a substance used to prevent the spread of smallpox. There are several other terms that can be used to describe this vaccine, including vaccinia virus, cowpox virus, and the live virus vaccine. The vaccine contains weakened forms of the virus that cause smallpox, which stimulates the immune system to generate a protective response without causing an infection. Variola vaccina is a crucial weapon against the spread of smallpox, which was once a global epidemic that claimed millions of lives every year. Today, the vaccine is no longer used routinely as smallpox has been eradicated from the world. However, it remains in use for military personnel and individuals working with the virus.
