Edward Jenner and the Dawn of Immunology

The video discusses the history and impact of smallpox, highlighting Edward Jenner's pivotal role in developing the smallpox vaccine. It covers the transmission and symptoms of the disease, early vaccination practices like variolation, and the eventual eradication of smallpox. The video also touches on modern challenges related to vaccination and public health.

What were the consequences of smallpox on indigenous populations in the Americas?

What role did Edward Jenner play in the history of vaccination?

What were some of the social and political obstacles to eradicating diseases like measles?

How did the public perception of vaccines change over time, according to the text?