What method did Cotton Mather research to prevent smallpox contagion?
Variolation method of inoculation
Viral mutation theory method
Immunotherapy method
Antiviral drug therapy
Answer
The answer to preventing smallpox contagion, as discovered by Cotton Mather, lies in the practice of variolation, an early form of inoculation. This method involved deliberately infecting a healthy individual with a mild case of smallpox to induce immunity. Although controversial at the time, variolation played a pivotal role in combating the devastating effects of smallpox, paving the way for advancements in vaccination and immunization.
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