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….
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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…
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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….
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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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George Washington mandated Smallpox inoculation for all Continental soldiers
On Feb. 6, 1777, George Washington ordered the mandatory smallpox inoculation for all Continental soldiers against smallpox which had…
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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…
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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…
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Variolation was introduced to Great Britain
In 1721, variolation was introduced to Great Britain. In 1840, the British government passed the Vaccination Act that…
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The variolation technique was developed
In 1100, the variolation technique was developed, involving the inoculation of children and adults with dried scab material…
