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An engraving depicting public vaccination in Paris. A cow with a shaved portion of its stomach infected with cowpox and taken around the city in a van and the infection was passed directly from the animal to the arms of those being vaccinated using
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An engraving depicting public vaccination in Paris. A cow with a shaved portion of its stomach infected with cowpox and taken around the city in a van and the infection was passed directly from the animal to the arms of those being vaccinated using
5311239 An engraving depicting public vaccination in Paris. A cow with a shaved portion of its stomach infected with cowpox and taken around the city in a van and the infection was passed directly from the animal to the arms of those being vaccinated using a stylus, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG
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This fascinating engraving from the 19th century captures a unique method of public vaccination in Paris. In the image, a cow with a shaved portion of its stomach infected with cowpox is being taken around the city in a van. The infection was passed directly from the animal to the arms of those being vaccinated using a stylus.
During this time period, vaccination against diseases such as smallpox was still relatively new and experimental. The use of cowpox as a vaccine for smallpox was pioneered by Edward Jenner in the late 18th century, and this engraving shows how that technique was implemented on a larger scale in Paris.
The sight of a cow being used to administer vaccinations may seem unusual to us today, but it was an important step forward in medical history. This image serves as a reminder of the progress made in combating infectious diseases through vaccination.
As we continue to navigate through our own global health challenges, it's interesting to look back at historical methods of disease prevention and appreciate how far we have come in terms of medical advancements. This engraving is not just a snapshot from the past, but also an important reminder of the importance of vaccination in protecting public health.
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