Smallpox was the single deadliest disease during the 18th century, striking commoners and royalty alike. Luis I of Spain (1707-1724), Peter II of Russia (1715-1730), and Louis XV of France (1710 ...

Known for its signature blisters and gruesome deaths, smallpox killed 300 million people in the 20th century and has long been a scourge of humanity. But how long? Scientists have argued that it ...

In these dire days, when fear of epidemic is great, it seems peculiar to have found pleasure in reading a book about smallpox in the 18th century, early attempts at inoculation and two heroic ...

Coronavirus: How to stay busy while school is closed Smallpox was the leading cause of death in the 18th century. And, like all good plagues, it was awful, causing sufferers to break out in ...

Some of the most important vaccines in history include the polio, MMR, and smallpox vaccines. Vaccines have been around since the late 18th century, and have saved countless lives since then.

Jenner lived in England when smallpox was at its height ... charming chap called Dr John Hunter - was also a big cheese in 18th century medicine. Hunter was a real surgery boffin and he made ...

You'll also see the Red Cross's life-saving work in supporting mass vaccination campaigns during outbreaks, from smallpox to COVID-19, in the UK and around the world. Since the 18th-century, ...