Medical Breakthroughs
First Vaccine
May 14, 1796Gloucestershire, EnglandEdward Jenner, James Phipps
The Experience
An ethically troubling experiment demonstrated immunity.
Impact
Vaccination eventually enabled the eradication of smallpox.
Strategy & Logistics
Built on prior experiments, accumulated knowledge, and sustained preparation.
Cost & Sacrifice
Measured in time, resources, risk, and the consequences carried by those involved.
Milestone
1796
Place
Gloucestershire, England
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