Edward Jenner Biography Reading Comprehension Passage Printable Worksheet PDF

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Edward Jenner, born in 1749, made a significant impact on history by saving lives through his discovery of vaccination. Jenner, with a passion for science and nature, noticed that milkmaids who had contracted cowpox were immune to smallpox. Intrigued, he conducted experiments and injected cowpox pus into a boy named James, who then remained unaffected by smallpox. This breakthrough led Jenner to name the process vaccination, which involved injecting a small amount of a disease to build immunity. Jenner’s research proved successful on numerous individuals, and governments began vaccinating people against smallpox, ultimately eradicating the disease. His work also inspired scientists to develop vaccines for diseases like measles, polio, and chickenpox. Today, Jenner is recognized as the father of immunization, and his contributions continue to be appreciated for creating a healthier world.