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Preventive Inoculation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Frank S. Billings

 
9781334624414: Preventive Inoculation (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores the history of preventive inoculation and the author's original research in the field. The author begins with the practice of variolation in the East and its introduction to Europe in the 18th century. They discuss the ethical and scientific debates surrounding inoculation and the development of vaccination by Edward Jenner. The book then examines the work of Louis Pasteur in developing vaccines for anthrax, rabies, and other diseases. Finally, the author presents their own research on preventive inoculation for diseases such as swine plague, yellow fever, and Texas fever. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and science of preventive inoculation, and it offers new insights into the potential of this approach to preventing disease.

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