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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.
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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 does the smallpox vaccine have to do with cows?
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.
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.
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 was the smallpox medicine invented?
Edward Jenner developed vaccine against smallpox in 1798. He used cowpox virus containing fluid for the same.
Who developed a vaccine against rabies and smallpox?
The great scientist Louis Pasteur invented both the vaccines.
Who developed a smallpox vaccine?
Louis PasteurEdward Jenner found that people who contracted the cowpox virus didn't contract smallpox so he tested it out on a farmer's son who had contracted smallpox that week and he applied the liquid inside a cowpox sore to a cut and then after he healed from cowpox, he injected the liquid from a smallpox sore and the boy didn't contract smallpox.Which is how he found the vaccine...Note: Developed not invented
What came first penicillin or smallpox vaccine?
Edward Jenner came up with a smallpox vaccine in 1797, but it had been observed in 430 BC that those that had smallpox became immune to latter outbreaks and could nurse the sick. In 1939, Florey and Chain developed penicillian.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Who did Edward Jenner work?
he was a scientist
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.
