Which of the following scientists created the first vaccines?

Van Leeuwenhoek

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Louis Pasteur

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Alexander Fleming

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Edward Jenner

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Solution

The correct option is D
Edward Jenner

Edward Jenner is known for creating vaccines, the first vaccine created by him was smallpox.

The fermentation theory was studied in depth and brought to light for the very first time by Louis Pasteur. This theory states that it is the idea or concept of how fermentation is brought on by microbes.

Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician-scientist who was recognised for discovering penicillin.

Van Leeuwenhoek discovered living microorganisms in a drop of water.

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