The earliest vaccinations were against smallpox. Which of the following statements about the history of smallpox vaccinations is FALSE?

A. The earliest vaccinations were called variolations and protected people from smallpox by inoculating them with smallpox matter.

B. Edward Jenner inoculated people with cowpox in an attempt to protect them from smallpox.

C. Proteins from dairy cows were injected into people to protect them from smallpox.

D. Chinese physicians prevented smallpox disease by having children inhale dried smallpox scabs.

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Higgins

Biology

20 March, 14:06

The earliest vaccinations were against smallpox. Which of the following statements about the history of smallpox vaccinations is FALSE?

A. The earliest vaccinations were called variolations and protected people from smallpox by inoculating them with smallpox matter.

B. Edward Jenner inoculated people with cowpox in an attempt to protect them from smallpox.

C. Proteins from dairy cows were injected into people to protect them from smallpox.

D. Chinese physicians prevented smallpox disease by having children inhale dried smallpox scabs.

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Bernard Chan · Answer 1

D id False

Explanation:

Children did not inhale dried smallpox scabs. Variolation or inoculation was the method first used to immunize an individual against smallpox (Variola) with material taken from a patient or a recently variolated individual in the hope that a mild, but protective infection would result. The procedure was most commonly carried out by inserting/rubbing powdered smallpox scabs or fluid from pustules into superficial scratches made in the skin.