Title
Pustules on a dairymaid's arm infected with cow-pox
Caption
Pustules on a dairymaid's arm infected with cow-pox. From Edward Jenner 'Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae', London, 1798. Jenner proved that infection with Cowpox could provide immunity to the far more dangerous Smallpox.
Date
1798
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_137
License type
Rights managed
Available size
76,6Mb (2,5Mb) / 17,0in x 17,5in / 5100 x 5248 (300dpi)