Edward Jenner and Vaccination

What did smallpox epidemics cause

high mortality and morbidity

what was inoculation

deliberately infecting someone with a disease in hope of a mild case of the disease to build immunity

what were risks of innoculation

could lead to severe disease or death

Who made the world’s first vaccine (smallpox)

Edward Jenner

What did Jenner observe about dairymaids

those who got cowpox (milder disease) were immune to smallpox

in 1796 who did Jenner test his theory with

8 year old James

How did the experiment with cowpox go

After being exposed to cowpox, the boy did not contract smallpox

Where were Jenner’s findings published

An enquiry into causes and effects of the Variole Vaccine

How many people vaccinated by 1800

100000

what did Jenner include in An enquiry into causes and effects of the Variole Vaccine

detailed vaccination guide

How did the church view vaccines

unchristian and interfering with god’s will

how did inoculators find vaccination

a threat to their business

How did the royal society react towards vaccination

sceptical

Where outside of britain was vaccine trusted

1806 by French emperor Napoleon and USA president Thomas Jefferson

Why did people assume compulsory vaccination

seen as infringement on liberty

What kind of vaccination related literature came out in 1870-80s

criticizing vaccines, eg-”Vaccines a curse”, highlighting very rare failures and complications

what year did British government begin to provide free vaccination to kids

1840

What year was vaccination made compulsory up to 3 month olds

1852

What year was compulsory age of vaccination increased to 14 and adding penalties for not complying

1867

when was completely compulsory vaccination made a law

1872

When did WHO say smallpox was eradicated

1978

who made rabies vaccine

pasteur