1796 Edward Jenner carried out an experiment inserting cowpox into an 8 year old boy. He know became immune to the deadly smallpox.
This was the first vaccination. he published his book in 1798.
What was Jenner's short term impact
reduced number of smallpox cases
fostered a growing acceptance for vaccination as a preventative measure
improved upon inoculation as the disease couldn't be contracted or spread or overdosed
improved public health for the following years to come
What was Jenner's long-term impact
eradication of smallpox in 1980
laid foundations for immunology, influencing the development of vaccines against other diseases in the 20th century such as Measels and whooping cough.
legislation and policy measure introduced
e.g 1853gov made vaccines compulsory going against the laizz fair attitude
How was Jenner limited
he couldn't explain how or why the vaccine worked so he was ignored
doctors made money from inoculation, so they ignored
doctors disliked him as he was from the countryside
William Woodville and George Pearson ran tests with cowpox however their equipment was contaminated which led to the death of a patient
