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Edward Jenner carries out his first experiment in vaccination against smallpox

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1796 Carries Experiment Inoculation Jenner Journal Petit Small Pox Vaccination


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This evocative image captures the historic moment when Edward Jenner, the English physician and scientist, performed the first successful smallpox vaccination on May 14, 1796. The photograph, taken from Petit Journal, a French publication, depicts Jenner holding a young boy named James Phipps as he makes a small incision on the boy's arm and applies material from a cowpox blister to the wound. This groundbreaking experiment marked the beginning of the end for smallpox, one of the deadliest diseases in human history. Smallpox was a highly contagious and often fatal viral infection that caused fever, rashes, and scarring. Inoculation, the common practice at the time, involved exposing individuals to smallpox through the introduction of infected material, usually through the nose or by creating small cuts on the skin. This method carried a significant risk of death or disability, and it was not until Jenner's discovery of the connection between cowpox and smallpox that a safer and more effective means of protection became available. Jenner's vaccination method involved using material from a cowpox blister to inoculate individuals, providing immunity to smallpox without the risk of contracting the deadly disease. The success of Jenner's experiment was met with skepticism at first, but it soon gained widespread acceptance, leading to the eventual eradication of smallpox through a global vaccination campaign in the late 18th century. This photograph, taken from Petit Journal, is a testament to Jenner's pioneering work in the field of medicine and his enduring legacy as a hero in the fight against infectious diseases. The image captures the sense of hope and excitement surrounding this historic moment, as Jenner and his team looked on with anticipation, knowing that they were on the brink of a medical breakthrough that would change the course of history.

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