Christy Turner 1.11.05 Health Period 5 Smallpox Essay Is there currently a threat of a Smallpox outbreak? In 2002, measures were taken by the United States government to take measures in protecting American citizens from a possible Smallpox outbreak. Due to the September 11th attacks, their plan was to be prepared for any threats of bio-terrorism as possible. In 1980, the disease was described as “ Topic Sentence: Is there currently a threat of a Smallpox outbreak? A. B. C.