Edward Jenner, English physician, 1800.
Edward Jenner, English physician, 1800. Jenner (1749-1823) practiced as a country doctor in his native Gloucestershire. He noted immunity to smallpox was 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. Obverse of a commemorative medal issued in 1800.
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Heritage Images
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4274 x 4085 pixels
Print Size @ 300 dpi
14 x 14 inches / 36 x 35 cm
