Vaccination / Cow / 1894
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Vaccination / Cow / 1894
Employees at the Paris Hotel de Ville are vaccinated against smallpox, straight from the cow
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1894 Employees Inoculation Small Pox Straight Vaccinated Vaccination Ville
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This photograph, taken in 1894, depicts a significant moment in medical history as employees at the Paris Hotel de Ville receive their smallpox vaccinations, directly from a cow. The image transports us back in time to an era when vaccination was a revolutionary approach to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The Hotel de Ville, Paris's historic town hall, serves as the backdrop for this scene. The employees, dressed in their formal attire, gather around the cow, which is tethered to a post, its hide marked with the telltale scars of previous vaccinations. A doctor, dressed in a long white coat and holding a lancet, prepares to extract the vaccine from the cow's teat. The employees, some with anxious expressions, others with determined looks, wait their turn. The practice of vaccination, which involves inoculating an individual with a weakened form of the disease or a substance derived from an infected animal, was first introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. By the late 19th century, it had become a common practice, especially in Europe. The use of the cow, as seen in this photograph, was a traditional method of producing the vaccine, which was then administered to individuals to protect them against smallpox. This photograph is a testament to the advancements in medical science during this period and the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. It also highlights the courage and determination of those who underwent the procedure, often in public settings like this one, to protect themselves and their communities. This historical image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the evolution of public health practices.
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