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Smallpox: From Inoculation to Vaccination - Understanding the Virus, History, and Importance

Learn the history of smallpox, from its devastating effects to the development of vaccination. Explore the key figures, like Edward Jenner, and the transition from inoculation to vaccination. Discover how the immune system works and why smallpox vaccination faced opposition.

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Smallpox: From Inoculation to Vaccination - Understanding the Virus, History, and Importance

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  1. Smallpox Inoculation gives way to Vaccination

  2. What is Smallpox? • It is a virus spread much as the flu is spread • Rashes give way to full blown pus filled blisters. • 1 in 3 exposed to the disease will die • Survivors will have permanent scars

  3. Inoculation v Vaccination • Inoculation page 116 • Define inoculation • Where did the idea come from? • What were the benefits? • What were the drawbacks?

  4. Edward Jenner • What was Jenner’s job and where was he based? Page 117 • Why did Milkmaids think that they did not need a smallpox inoculation? • Who was Sarah Nelmes? • Who was James Phipps? • What does vaccination mean? • Look at Source 6, Explain what is going on in the graph. In particular, why was there such a spike around 1870?

  5. Draw a spider diagram showing reasons for opposing vaccination Page 118 Look at source 9 In your own words and diagrams explain how the immune system works Why couldn’t Jenner himself correctly explain how his vaccination worked? Why was there opposition to Vaccination

  6. Prevention • Cause • Cure

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