JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Great Inoculator: The Untold Story of Daniel Sutton and his Medical Revolution, Gavin Weightman.

  • Published In: Journal of the History of Medicine & Allied Sciences, 2025, v. 80, n. 1. P. 92 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wehrman, Andrew M 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the overlooked contributions of Daniel Sutton, an inoculator in 18th-century Britain, who played a significant role in the early history of immunization. Despite being overshadowed by Edward Jenner, Sutton's improvements to inoculation were crucial in the fight against smallpox. Through innovative techniques and relentless promotion, Sutton gained public confidence in inoculation, paving the way for Jenner's later discovery of vaccination. The author argues that Sutton's legacy is essential in understanding the history of vaccination and public health, especially in the face of rising vaccine hesitancy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the History of Medicine & Allied Sciences. 2025/01, Vol. 80, Issue 1, p92
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0022-5045
  • DOI:10.1093/jhmas/jrad068
  • Accession Number:181969590
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