Did you know George Washington had his slaves and his men in the Revolutionary army vaccinated for smallpox? This was done by running a thread through the pustule then inserting it under the skin of the individual being inoculated.
That's interesting. I wonder what the success rate was for this procedure? How many contracted smallpox right away because of this? How many that underwent the procedure contracted smallpox anyway?
Smallpox was so devastating, wiped out hundreds of people as it traveled from one to another. Washington knew what he was doing! Edward Jenner created the actual vaccination in 1790s. He tried it on his son, to show it was reasonably safe.
Great idea! Thanks for another interesting fact. Have a great day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to find that so much that I considered before their time, wasn't:)
DeleteAnd what an excellent idea it was. I hope that he and his family were also innoculated.
ReplyDeleteAs much as he relied on it, it seems like he would, doesn't it?
DeleteOh my, I wouldn't even think someone came up with this idea to do it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, isn't it, Nas?
DeleteSure sounds like quite the way to do it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it got the job done, doesn't it, Pat?
DeleteThat was news to me. It was a very wise idea and sounds like it was one of the first health employee plans!
ReplyDeleteHeh. Good one;)
DeleteThat's interesting. I wonder what the success rate was for this procedure? How many contracted smallpox right away because of this? How many that underwent the procedure contracted smallpox anyway?
ReplyDeleteMy understanding was it was fairly successful. They would get mild symptoms of chickenpox then be over it.
DeleteOMG, no, I did not know any of this.
ReplyDeleteIt was a stunner for me.
DeleteI did not! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWho'd a thought.
DeleteI had no idea! I always wonder about trying it on the first person. That's brave.
ReplyDeleteHey, Denise,
DeleteRight there with ya. I'm always wondering how people learned what plant cured what.
Smallpox was so devastating, wiped out hundreds of people as it traveled from one to another.
ReplyDeleteWashington knew what he was doing!
Edward Jenner created the actual vaccination in 1790s. He tried it on his son, to show it was reasonably safe.
Interesting. Did he vaccinate with an actual injection?
DeleteEarly way to combat this horrible disease but...ouch!
ReplyDeleteYeah:)
DeleteA new invention in his time.
ReplyDeleteYes. An important one.
DeleteI did not know. That's a creative vaccine.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
That's amazing and so interesting! Big Hugs!
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