Edward Jenner: A Beacon of Hope in the Age of Disease

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作者：
Balaji, Lavanya [1 ]
Venkatasubramanyam, Nandhini Ravella [1 ]
Umapathy, Navin [2 ]
Easwaran, Subbalakshmi [1 ]
Prabhakaran, Neelusree [1 ]
机构：
[1] Saveetha Univ, Saveetha Med Coll & Hosp, Saveetha Inst Med & Tech Sci, Dept Microbiol, Chennai, India
[2] Saveetha Univ, Saveetha Med Coll & Hosp, Saveetha Inst Med & Tech Sci, Dept Pediat, Chennai, India
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CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE | 2024年 / 16卷 / 09期
关键词：
smallpox variolation; small pox; historical vignette; edward jenner; vaccine; JENNER; EDWARD;
D O I：
10.7759/cureus.69472
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
Edward Jenner, born in 1749 in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England is widely recognized as the pioneer of the smallpox vaccine, a breakthrough that paved the way for the eventual eradication of the disease. This article traces Jenner's journey from his early education and apprenticeship under renowned surgeon John Hunter to his groundbreaking work on vaccination. Jenner's keen observations led him to hypothesize that cowpox could provide immunity against smallpox, which he confirmed through an experiment in 1796. Despite initial skepticism and the continued practice of variolation, Jenner's findings gained acceptance, and his work laid the foundation for modern immunology. The article also explores Jenner's personal life, his contributions to the medical community, and the eventual global impact of his work, culminating in the eradication of smallpox. Jenner's legacy is a testament to the power of scientific inquiry and its transformative effect on public health.
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