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Preventative Inoculation (1890)

Preventative Inoculation (1890)

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ISBN10: 1166924254
ISBN13: 9781166924256
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Preventative Inoculation is a medical book written by Frank Seaver Billings in 1890. The book covers the topic of inoculation, which is the process of introducing a microorganism or virus into the body in order to stimulate the immune system and prevent disease. The book provides a detailed history of inoculation, including its origins in China and its spread to Europe and America. It also discusses the different types of inoculation, such as variolation (the inoculation of smallpox), vaccination (the inoculation of cowpox), and serum therapy (the use of antibodies to treat disease).Billings provides a thorough analysis of the benefits and risks of inoculation, including the potential for adverse reactions and the importance of proper hygiene and sterilization practices. He also discusses the role of government in promoting and regulating inoculation, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding the practice.Overall, Preventative Inoculation is a comprehensive and informative guide to the history, science, and practical application of inoculation in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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