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Dr. Edward Jenner collecting cowpox vesicles from the hand of a dairymaid, to use for his first vaccination (of young boy at right, background) on 14 May 1796. Engraving, 19th century
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Dr. Edward Jenner collecting cowpox vesicles from the hand of a dairymaid, to use for his first vaccination (of young boy at right, background) on 14 May 1796. Engraving, 19th century
JENNER: VACCINATION, 1796.
Dr. Edward Jenner collecting cowpox vesicles from the hand of a dairymaid, to use for his first vaccination (of young boy at right, background) on 14 May 1796. Engraving, 19th century
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1796 Cowpox Edward Epidemic Illness Infection Jenner Medicine Smallpox Vaccination Milkmaid
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This engraving from the 19th century depicts a significant moment in medical history - Dr. Edward Jenner collecting cowpox vesicles from the hand of a dairymaid. It was on May 14,1796, that this groundbreaking event took place, marking the first vaccination ever performed by Jenner. In the image, we see Dr. Jenner carefully extracting fluid from the hand of the dairymaid who had contracted cowpox, an infection similar to smallpox but less severe. Standing in the background is a young boy, representing the recipient of this historic vaccination. Jenner's pioneering work stemmed from his observation that milkmaids who had contracted cowpox seemed immune to smallpox. This led him to hypothesize that exposure to cowpox could protect against smallpox and ultimately develop a vaccine for it. The significance of this moment cannot be overstated as it laid the foundation for modern immunization practices and revolutionized public health worldwide. By introducing a controlled infection with cowpox into individuals' bodies, Jenner successfully stimulated their immune systems to fight off future infections with deadly smallpox. This engraving serves as both a visual representation and homage to Dr. Edward Jenner's immense contribution towards eradicating one of humanity's most devastating diseases - smallpox.
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