The Eradication of Smallpox: Edward Jenner and The First and Only Eradication of a Human Infectious Disease
Product Description
Simply, and with fantastic humanity, The Eradication of Smallpox tells the tale of smallpox – it’s origins, the horror of the disease, and the millions of people killed or disfigured by it. During the 18th and 19th centuries, it is estimated that one out of every ten people died from the disease; some say one out of every seven. Smallpox attacked very young children in particular.
The tale progresses with the do of variolation, the life of Edward Jenner who first proposed ‘vaccination’ with cow pox vaccine (small James Phipps was the first person ever vaccinated in this way), the years of debate about the efficacy of this novel method, and the later worldwide initiatives to rid the earth of this horrific disease. In 1979, the tale culminates in the only total eradication of an infectious disease that mankind has ever accomplished. This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of this momentous achievement.
In the intervening years, debate has raged about what we should do with the remaining smallpox viral stocks. Do we ruin them, so they can’t fall into the hands of bioterrorists, or do we maintain them, in case they may be of use in some unexpected way, for therapeutic purposes? These questions are painstakingly discussed in the book.
Key Features
* Covers the background, history and origin of smallpox, and brings the tale up to the bestow day
* Gives full and fascinating details of Jenner’s life, and tells how this humble people doctor brought about a revolution in vaccination
* Includes many quotes from historical figures
* Features 120 high quality photographs, many originating from unique historical plates in the author’s private collection
* Includes new research data
* Provides new views on the eradication and destruction of smallpox
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