| Date | 1798 |
| Author | Jenner |
| Contribution | Reported the use of cowpox inoculation for the prevention of smallpox in humans. |
| Reference | Brock (1961) |
| Notes | Landmark publication; see Brock 1961 for excerpt. See Jenner entry for 1800. |
| Category | Immunology |
| Pathogen Class | Viruses |
Copyright © 2007- William C. Campbell. All rights reserved.