Edward Jenner and smallpox vaccination – 1796
Edward Jenner carried out the first successful smallpox vaccination and overcame early expert scepticism before winning acceptance for his method. Here
Read moreEdward Jenner carried out the first successful smallpox vaccination and overcame early expert scepticism before winning acceptance for his method. Here
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