In 1776, as George Washington was leading the Continental ... and Philadelphia were repeatedly hit by outbreaks of smallpox. Although inoculation was accepted in Europe, it was initially resisted ...

Inoculation was a double-edged ... Continental Army troops were intentionally exposed to smallpox by their enemies, so in ...

Inoculation was a double-edged ... Continental Army troops were intentionally exposed to smallpox by their enemies, so in ...

More than two centuries ago, Edward Jenner’s discovery of the smallpox vaccine laid the foundation for modern public health, saving millions of lives. In 1776, George Washington ordered all his ...