This 11-minute documentary provides students with the context needed to understand how the current fight against the coronavirus, COVID-19, is built upon previous public health campaigns to eradicate epidemics like polio and smallpox. It also helps them examine the history of anti-disease efforts on the world stage, and illustrates the importance of different tools in the elimination of diseases. The video focuses on Dr. Larry Brilliant, who applies the lessons he learned from fighting smallpox and polio to the fight against COVID-19.