The Untold Story of the First Vaccine

The video explores the history of vaccines, debunking the myth that Edward Jenner was the sole pioneer. It highlights the practice of variolation in Africa, China, and India long before Jenner's time. The video also discusses the spread of variolation to Europe and America, and Jenner's contribution in developing a safer method using cowpox. It emphasizes the collaborative nature of scientific advancements and the overlooked contributions of non-European cultures.

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