14th May 1796: Edward Jenner vaccinates against smallpox

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14th May 1796: Edward Jenner vaccinates against smallpox

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On the 14th May 1796, English physician and scientist Edward Jenner purposefully infected 8-year James Phipps with ...

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14th May 1796: Edward Jenner vaccinates against smallpox

14th May 1796: Edward Jenner vaccinates against smallpox

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