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What disease did Edward Jenner create a vaccine for?

  • Smallpox

  • Measles

  • Influenza

  • Tuberculosis

Answer

Smallpox, a deadly disease that ravaged populations worldwide, was conquered thanks to Edward Jenner's groundbreaking work. By inoculating individuals with cowpox, a milder disease, Jenner triggered an immune response that protected against smallpox. This revolutionary technique, known as vaccination, became the foundation of modern immunology and has saved countless lives from preventable diseases.
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