Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Inoculate

The video discusses the history and development of vaccination, focusing on smallpox inoculation. It explains how the practice of inoculation began, its etymological roots, and its historical context, including its use in England and China. The term 'inoculate' originally referred to grafting plants and later evolved to describe introducing a virus to stimulate the immune system.

What was the purpose of introducing germs of the smallpox virus into the body?

What historical context is provided regarding the practice of inoculation during Shakespeare's time?

What does it mean to inoculate, and how is it related to grafting plants?

Explain the origin of the word 'inoculate' and its connection to Latin.

How did the practice of inoculation in China differ from that in England?