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Pediatric Education and Research 13((Special Supplement -I)):p 280-281, July-December 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.62
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Edward Jenner: Father of Vaccination
Lone Dipali Ramesh, Kasumbiwal Ajay H, Dake Mangesh, Tambe Pranita
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Pediatric Education and Research 13((Special Supplement -I)):p 280-281, July-December 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.62
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Dake Mangesh, Tambe Pranita, et al. Edward Jenner: Father of Vaccination. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 280-281Timeline
Received : December 15, 2025
Accepted : December 28, 2025
Published : December 30, 2025
Abstract
Edward Jenner, an English physician and pivotal figure in medical history, revolutionized public health through the development of the world’s first successful vaccine. His insight that cowpox infection could protect humans from smallpox formed the basis of vaccination a discovery that ultimately led to the global eradication of smallpox. This review explores Jenner’s early life, his scientific reasoning, his landmark 1796 experiment on James Phipps, and the wide-reaching influence of his vaccination method. Jenner’s work demonstrated that immunity could be safely induced, laying the foundation for modern immunology and preventive medicine. His contributions continue to shape present-day vaccination programs and global disease control strategies. Despite criticisms and limited resources, Jenner persisted. His evidence-based approach ultimately convinced the medical community. His discovery marked the first successful method for inducing immunity and provided a model for future vaccines
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Kasumbiwal Ajay H., Dake Mangesh, Tambe Pranita, et al. Edward Jenner: Father of Vaccination. Pediatr. Edu. Res. 2025; 13(2): 280-281
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| December 15, 2025 | December 28, 2025 | December 30, 2025 |
DOI: 10.21088/per.2321.1644.13225.62
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• Edward Jenner • Smallpox • Cowpox • Vaccination • Immunology • Public Health • VariolationEdward JennerSmallpoxCowpoxVaccinationImmunologyPublic HealthVariolationSearch for Similar Articles
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| Received | December 15, 2025 |
| Accepted | December 28, 2025 |
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