The vaccine developed by Edward Jenner was against which of the following diseases?

Hepatitis

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Typhoid

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Rabies

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Small pox

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The correct option is D
Small pox

Edward Jenner, in 1796, developed the first vaccine which was against small pox. This was developed based on the observation on his milkmaids who were previously infected with cowpox, did not catch smallpox. Since they were already exposed to the virus, the body attained immunity against the smallpox virus by creating antibodies against it.

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Statement 1: Smallpox vaccination was developed by Edward jenner

Statement 2: It was isolated from a cow suffering from smallpox

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