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Medal commemorating the discovery of vaccination in 1796. Edward Jenner (1749-1823)
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Medal commemorating the discovery of vaccination in 1796. Edward Jenner (1749-1823)
Medal commemorating the discovery of vaccination in 1796. Edward Jenner (1749-1823) practiced as a country doctor in his native Gloucestershire. He noted the immunity to smallpox given by cow-pox. In 1796 he vaccinated James Phipps a number of times with pus from cow-pox pustules on a dairy maid. He then inoculated him with smallpox. The boy was ill for a few days, then recovered. Children dancing round garlanded cow. Obverse of a commemorative medal issued in 1800
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This print showcases a commemorative medal that pays tribute to the groundbreaking discovery of vaccination in 1796 by Edward Jenner. Born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, Jenner was a country doctor who made an extraordinary observation about the immunity provided by cow-pox against smallpox. In an act of pioneering medicine, he vaccinated James Phipps multiple times with pus extracted from cow-pox pustules found on a dairy maid. Following this procedure, Jenner inoculated young James with smallpox, resulting in only a few days of illness before complete recovery. The image captured on this medal's obverse depicts children joyfully dancing around a garlanded cow—a symbol of both gratitude and protection. Issued in 1800 as a commemorative piece, it serves as an everlasting testament to Jenner's remarkable contribution to preventive medicine. Edward Jenner's work revolutionized healthcare practices worldwide and laid the foundation for modern immunization programs that have saved countless lives over the centuries. This photograph not only immortalizes his significant achievement but also reminds us of the power of scientific inquiry and human ingenuity in combating infectious diseases
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