Vaccination Collection (page 9)
"Conquering Yellow Fever: A Historical Journey of Vaccination" In the early 1900s, amidst the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, a remarkable event unfolded in Cuba
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"Conquering Yellow Fever: A Historical Journey of Vaccination" In the early 1900s, amidst the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, a remarkable event unfolded in Cuba. Dr. Carlos Finlay, a Cuban physician, joined forces with U. S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed and others to combat the deadly Yellow Fever outbreak that plagued the region. Captured on canvas by artist Dean Cornwell in 1940, an oil painting immortalizes this pivotal moment as Dr. Jesse Lazear inoculates Dr. James Carroll for yellow fever. This act symbolized a significant breakthrough in medical history – vaccination. Vaccination itself has deep roots dating back centuries earlier when Edward Jenner pioneered its practice in England during the late 18th century. Inspired by Thiriat's depiction of Jenner collecting cowpox vesicles from a dairymaid's hand for his first vaccination experiment, Georges Gaston Melingue later captured this groundbreaking moment on film. Jenner's work paved the way for future advancements and sparked global interest in medical vaccination techniques such as those depicted in Soviet cholera vaccination posters from 1967 or at London's Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital. The power of vaccines lies not only in their ability to prevent diseases but also their role in shaping public health policies worldwide. The Triumph of De-Jenner-Action cartoon from 1898 humorously illustrates society's growing acceptance and appreciation for vaccinations as they became more widely available. Understanding how vaccines work is crucial to appreciating their impact on our immune systems' response to infections. Illustrations showcasing microbes, antigens, antibodies, plasma cells highlight this intricate process that occurs within our bodies after receiving a vaccine. Beyond historical moments and scientific explanations lie real-world applications that save lives every day - like protecting endangered species such as Florida panthers through specialized canine-assisted treed hunts near Seminole Indian Reservation or safeguarding children's health at the Malcolm Turnbull Child Care Centre in Adelaide.