An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae

In "An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae," Edward Jenner presents a groundbreaking exploration of vaccination, specifically the relationship between cowpox and smallpox. Written in a concise and methodical style characteristic of 18th-century scientific discourse, Jenner employs empirical observations and detailed case studies to substantiate his hypothesis that exposure...