Smallpox Vaccination (jan 1, 1796 – dec 21, 1808)

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First successful vaccine led to reduction in mortality, population increase. Minimal direct impact.Set stage for modern immunology, saved millions of lives. Distrust in vaccines in some communities, early testing was unregulated.
Minimal, though some animal testing began.Little environmental effect

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