Inoculation and vaccination (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What percentage of people who contracted smallpox would die?
What percentage of people who contracted smallpox would die?
60%
What does the term 'endemic' mean when describing a disease?
What does the term 'endemic' mean when describing a disease?
Disease constantly present in a population
What was Edward Jenner's occupation?
What was Edward Jenner's occupation?
Country doctor
Why did milkmaids seem to have protection against smallpox?
Why did milkmaids seem to have protection against smallpox?
They had previously caught cowpox
In what year did vaccination become available free of charge to all children?
In what year did vaccination become available free of charge to all children?
1840
When did vaccination against smallpox become compulsory in England and Wales?
When did vaccination against smallpox become compulsory in England and Wales?
1853
What is the key difference between inoculation and vaccination?
What is the key difference between inoculation and vaccination?
Vaccination used cowpox not smallpox
Why did some people have religious opposition to vaccination?
Why did some people have religious opposition to vaccination?
Viewed smallpox as divine punishment
How did Jenner conduct his first vaccination experiment in 1796?
How did Jenner conduct his first vaccination experiment in 1796?
Inserted cowpox pus into boy's arm
In which year did Jenner successfully publish his revolutionary idea?
In which year did Jenner successfully publish his revolutionary idea?
1798
When was smallpox declared eradicated worldwide?
When was smallpox declared eradicated worldwide?
1980
When was the Anti-Compulsory Vaccination League established?
When was the Anti-Compulsory Vaccination League established?
1866