The British government passed the Vaccination Act of 1840
In 1840, the British government passed the Vaccination Act of 1840, an act that provided free vaccinations for…
Benjamin Waterhouse conducted first small pox vaccination in the US
In 1801, Benjamin Waterhouse, a professor at the Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard University, conducted the first small…
Benjamin Waterhouse introduced into the U.S. the technique of smallpox vaccination
In 1800, Benjamin Waterhouse introduced into the U.S. the technique of smallpox vaccination discovered in England by Dr….
Scientist and physician Edward Jenner coined the word virus
In 1798, English scientist and physician Edward Jenner coined the word virus to describe the matter that produces…
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…
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…
First vaccine in the U.S. was introduced by an enslaved African
In 1721, the first vaccine in the U.S. was introduced by an enslaved African named Onesimus who brought…
Variolation was introduced to Great Britain
In 1721, variolation was introduced to Great Britain. In 1840, the British government passed the Vaccination Act that…
The variolation technique was developed
In 1100, the variolation technique was developed, involving the inoculation of children and adults with dried scab material…