Vaccination History and Edward Jenner
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What was the initial response from the Royal Society to Jenner's first report on vaccination?

  • They commended his research but suggested further study on animals before human trials.
  • They dismissed his findings as absurd and unscientific.
  • They expressed skepticism and requested further proof. (correct)
  • They immediately embraced his findings and declared it a groundbreaking discovery.

    • Which of the following accurately describes Jenner's vaccination technique?

  • He used cowpox pus to stimulate the immune system against smallpox. (correct)
  • He injected a weakened form of the smallpox virus directly into the bloodstream.
  • He administered a series of small doses of the smallpox virus over time.
  • He extracted antibodies from cowpox patients and injected them into healthy individuals.

    • What significant event occurred in 1796 that marked a turning point in the history of vaccination?

  • Jenner conducted his first successful smallpox vaccination. (correct)
  • Jenner's findings were accepted by the British government.
  • Jenner published his first book on the benefits of vaccination.
  • Jenner was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on vaccination.

    • Besides his work on vaccination, for what else was Jenner elected a Fellow of the Royal Society?

    <p>His discovery of the cuckoo's egg removal behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate number of patients involved in Jenner's initial medical trials on vaccination?

    <p>23 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Benjamin Jesty's contribution to smallpox vaccination?

    <p>He received immediate public recognition for his work. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding Edward Jenner's contribution to smallpox vaccination?

    <p>Jenner discovered that milkmaids who caught cowpox did not get smallpox. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary significance of the British government's compulsory vaccination policy in 1853?

    <p>It significantly reduced smallpox mortality rates. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main difference between the techniques used by Benjamin Jesty and Edward Jenner?

    <p>Jesty's method was based on observing milkmaids while Jenner's was based on scientific testing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the global program in the 1970s regarding smallpox?

    <p>It eradicated smallpox, marking a significant victory for public health. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what led Edward Jenner to believe that cowpox exposure could protect people from smallpox?

    <p>He observed that milkmaids rarely contracted smallpox if they had previously gotten cowpox. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Edward Jenner's primary contribution to the field of medicine?

    <p>He pioneered the principle of vaccination by deliberately exposing people to cowpox. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the body protect itself against infection, as described in the passage?

    <p>The body produces antibodies that prevent the virus from replicating. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Thomas Jefferson's quote about smallpox?

    <p>It highlighted the potential for vaccination to eradicate diseases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the image accompanying the passage?

    <p>To show the historical context of Jenner's work and its impact. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Edward Jenner

    A British physician who developed the first smallpox vaccine.

    Smallpox Eradication

    The complete elimination of smallpox due to vaccination efforts.

    Cowpox

    A milder virus used by Jenner to protect against smallpox.

    Vaccination Method

    Administering cowpox pus to stimulate immunity against smallpox.

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    Royal Society Presentation (1797)

    Jenner presented initial vaccination findings to the Royal Society for validation.

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    Edward Jenner's Hypothesis

    Jenner theorized that exposure to cowpox would protect against smallpox.

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    Principle of Vaccination

    A method of using a milder virus to create immunity against a more severe virus.

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    Antibody Production

    The body's response to a virus that results in the creation of antibodies for defense.

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    Experimentation with Cowpox

    Jenner conducted experiments intentionally exposing people to cowpox.

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    Impact of Vaccination

    Vaccination significantly reduced cases of smallpox and eventually led to its eradication.

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    Benjamin Jesty

    An early smallpox vaccinator who used cowpox in 1774.

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    Cowpox Transmission

    Using cowpox to vaccinate against smallpox through a needle.

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    Edward Jenner's Experiment

    Transferred cowpox from a milkmaid to a boy in 1796.

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    Public Health Impact

    Jenner's work led to reduced smallpox mortality and compulsory vaccination.

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    Smallpox Eradication Program

    Global campaign in the 1970s that eliminated smallpox.

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