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The smallpox vaccine was developed by Edward Jenner, an English physician. He noticed that dairywomen who had caught cowpox - a related disease - did not catch smallpox. So he inoculated people with weakened cowpox, their bodies built up the antibodies to cowpox which then also protected them against smallpox.
Cowpox is known as Variolae Vaccinae (vacca = cow in Latin) and hence the name.
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What is the name for the smallpox vaccination?
what is the name of the vaccine for small pox
How did the people from Chinese use the smallpox vaccine long time ago?
During the Tang and Song Dynasties in ancient China, physicians practiced the smallpox vaccine throught the inocculation method.
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.
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 did Edward Jenner invented?
the smallpox vaccine.
Does smallpox vaccine come from cows?
The smallpox vaccine comes from cows. Most diseases you a weakened form of the disease. However the smallpox vaccine is brought from cowpox. (closely related to smallpox but not as dangerous). You cannot get this vaccine anymore and if you did it would result in a bad reaction.
What animal helped edward Jenner discover the smallpox vaccine- coes pigs or sheep?
cows
Where can one go to find information on a smallpox vaccine?
The website for the centers for disease control and prevention has information about the smallpox vaccine. It will inform you what smallpox is, what are the symptoms, and why you should get the vaccine.
Is the smallpox vaccine FDA approved?
Yes it is , and smallpox is aredicated.
What was the smallpox vaccine called?
The smallpox vaccine is an injection to prevent one from contracting smallpox. It has been used to help the body to develop immunity against the disease.
What Legal responsibility does the CDC have to inform public of risks to smallpox vaccine?
What Legal responsibility dose the CDC have to inform public of risks to smallpox vaccine?
What are the cures for smallpox?
The cure for smallpox is cowpox. Cowpox is a mild version of smallpox and is usually not fatal. The smallpox vaccine contains cowpox.
What was Jenner famous for?
Edward Jenner was famous for developing the smallpox vaccine. Not only was the vaccine paramount in decreasing the number of cases of smallpox until it was eradicated from the earth, but it was also the first vaccine.
Who was the first english physician to develop a vaccine?
Edward Jenner - smallpox vaccine.
What other area did Edward Jenner work in?
Edward Jenner was born in Berkeley, Gloucestershire In 1770, he moved to London. However, he returned and later died in his home town of Berkeley (1823).
How do you prevent smallpox?
In most cases........... with the vaccine!
What Vaccine did edward Jenner discover?
smallpox
