Vaccine Movements Flashcards
1
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What was the first vaccine
A
The first vaccine was created by Edward Jenner for Smallpox. It used cow material
2
Q
Where did initial resistance for vaccinations come from
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Religion- people felt that it was wrong that the cow and human materials were mixing and that it was against God. Battle for the babies
3
Q
What are some examples of primary sources
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Vaccination Inquirers, John Gibbs Our medical liberties.
4
Q
Vaccine resistance groups
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National Anti Vaxx league formed from smaller groups in 1896
5
Q
What are some more recent examples
A
MMR- autism- Wakefield
6
Q
What does Nadja Durbach say
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Battle for babies. Vaccines being a sign of working class resistance
7
Q
Porter D
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Speaks of it being a politicised
8
Q
Williamson
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Speaks of the importance of anti-vaxx leagues
