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Inoculation of the Small Pox As Practised in Boston: Consider'd in a Letter to A-- S-- M.D. & F.R.S. in London.: [Three Lines From Hudibras]

Inoculation of the Small Pox As Practised in Boston: Consider'd in a Letter to A-- S-- M.D. & F.R.S. in London.: [Three Lines From Hudibras]

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Medical ReferenceSports GeneralColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1147814120
ISBN13: 9781147814125
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 22 2010
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This is a historical account of smallpox inoculation as practiced in Boston in the early 18th century. Written as a letter to A-- S-- M.D. & F.R.S. in London, Inoculation of the Small Pox As Practised in Boston offers a contemporary perspective on the methods and controversies surrounding this early form of immunization. The text provides valuable insights into the medical practices and public health concerns of the time, shedding light on the challenges and debates associated with combating infectious diseases in colonial America. Authored by William Douglass, with correspondence to Alexander Stuart, this document remains a significant resource for understanding the history of medicine and the evolution of preventative healthcare.

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