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Why was it so important for Edward Jenner to discover the smallpox vaccine?
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What did Edward Jenner invented?
the smallpox vaccine.
When was DrJenner born?
Edward Jenner (who intoduced and studied the smallpox vaccine), born May 17, 1749 Edward Jenner (who intoduced and studied the smallpox vaccine), born May 17, 1749
What year did Edward Jenner discover germs?
Edward Jenner did not discover germs, he developed vaccination for smallpox (using cowpox pustules) which was much safer than the inoculation for smallpox (using smallpox pustules) then in use. However he had no idea what actually caused smallpox, only that it was something invisible in the pus from the pustules.
Who developed the smallpox vaccine?
The first known cases of smallpox go back to 1350 BC and the disease has been known for a very long time. Dr. Campbell identified how smallpox is spread. Edward Jenner is credited with developing the smallpox vaccine in 1796.See the Web Links to the left for more information about the history of smallpox.
Did edward Jenner develop a vaccine for polio?
No, he developed a vaccine for smallpox, back in 1796. But his successful experiments led to other vaccines long after he died, including the polio vaccine, which is usually credited to Jonas Salk-- he announced it in 1953.
What Vaccine did edward Jenner discover?
smallpox
When and how did Edward Jenner discover the smallpox vaccine?
in 1796,
How did edward Jenner discover the smallpox vaccine?
Through a cow
What animal helped edward Jenner discover the smallpox vaccine- coes pigs or sheep?
cows
How did Edward Jenner discover the smallpox?
He did not discover much about the actual disease, but he came up with the vaccine. the first EVER vaccine.
Who discover smallpox vaccination?
The discoverer of this particular vaccine was Edward Anthony Jenner. The first time it was used was in 1796 in England.
Who made a vaccine for smallpox?
Edward Jenner.
Who was the first english physician to develop a vaccine?
Edward Jenner - smallpox vaccine.
What was Edward Jenner responsible for?
Creating the smallpox vaccine
How important of the prevention of disease was edward jenners discover of smallpox vaccination?
His discovery led to the eradication of smallpox around the world.
What did Edward Jenner invented?
the smallpox vaccine.
What particularly important achievement did Edward Jenner make?
He had discovered a cure for SMALLPOX which was called Smallpox vaccine... had tested the vaccination on a person called James Phipps .
