Medical history and impacts of notable pandemics

Abstract : The outbreaks of infectious diseases display long-lasting effects on human throughout history. Pandemics are the diseases that break out on a global scale. These events have powerfully shaped the economic, political, ethical and social aspects of human civilization. The epidemic outbreaks led to the discovery of vaccination and modern medicine as well. It has also pushed forward the scientific community to develop principles of epidemiology, immunology, antimicrobial treatments and precautionary measures. This article outlines the information regarding the medical history and impacts of notable pandemics on the society such as Smallpox, cholera and COVID-19 disease conditions.