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What was Jenner's contribution to immunology?

  • Pioneered vaccines

  • Discovered antibiotics

  • Invented surgery

  • Developed anesthesia

Answer

Pioneering vaccines, Edward Jenner revolutionized immunology. His groundbreaking work demonstrated that exposure to a weakened form of a disease could confer immunity against the actual disease. This principle, known as vaccination, has since become a cornerstone of public health, saving countless lives from preventable illnesses.
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