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Study data from University of Copenhagen provide new insights into immunization
May 6th, 2009
Scientists discuss in 'Safeguarding slaves: smallpox, vaccination, and governmental health policies among the enslaved population in the Danish West Indies, 1803-1848' new findings in immunization. According to recent research from Denmark, "During the first half of the nineteenth century, a unique system of vaccination against smallpox was developed in the island of St." The researchers concluded: "During the first half of the nineteenth century, a unique system of vaccination against smallpox was developed in the island of St. Croix in the Danish West Indies. The primary intention was to protect the population of enslaved workers, which was of fundamental importance...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-05-06)
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