The Marine Hospital Service was created
On Jul. 16, 1798, the Marine Hospital Service, predecessor to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was established…
Edward Jenner published his work on the development of a vaccination
In 1798, Edward Jenner published his work on the development of a vaccination that would protect against smallpox….
English scientist and physician Edward Jenner inoculated 8-year old James Phipps against smallpox
On May 14, 1796, English scientist and physician Edward Jenner inoculated 8-year old James Phipps with the world’s…
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The first U.S. patent was signed by President George Washington
On Jul. 31, 1790, Samuel Hopkins was issued the first patent under the new U.S. patent statute signed…
The University of North Carolina was founded
On Dec. 11, 1789, the University of North Carolina (UNC) was founded. The UNC was the first public…
George Washington mandated Smallpox inoculation for all Continental soldiers
In 1777, George Washington mandated inoculation for all Continental soldiers against smallpox which had impacted the Continental Army…
Dr. Zabdiel Boylston inoculated his son against smallpox
On Jun. 26, 1721, smallpox broke out in Boston, threatening to devastate the City. Zabdiel Boylston Adams, a…
Successful blood transfusions from sheep to humans were reported
On Jun. 15, 1667, the first successful blood transfusions from sheep to humans were reported separately by Jean-Baptiste…
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Chinese medical writings recorded decreases in goiter size upon ingestion of seaweed (iodine)
Early Chinese medical writings in approximately 3600 B.C. were the first to record the decreases in goiter size…