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jan 1, 1796 - Smallpox Vaccine

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Edward Jenner

Vaccination - Weakened strain introduced to a person; doe snot cause disease but provides protection

Used cowpox weakened pathogen to create the smallpox vaccine. Injected himself and son

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jan 1, 1796
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~ 230 years ago