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VACCINATION ORDER 1861
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VACCINATION ORDER 1861
Notice of the Requirement of Vaccination issued to the father of Albert Ames, of Bethnal Green, London, in accordance with the Compulsory Vaccination Act. Date: 1861
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1861 Ames Bethnal Compulsory Inoculation Issued Notice Order Requirement Vaccination Vaccinations Albert
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This historic print depicts an original notice of vaccination issued to Albert Ames, a resident of Bethnal Green, London, in the year 1861. The notice is a testament to the implementation of the Compulsory Vaccination Act, a significant public health measure aimed at eradicating smallpox through mass vaccination. The Act, passed in 1853, made vaccination compulsory for all children under the age of 14, and for adults living in certain high-risk areas. Failure to comply with the Act could result in fines or even imprisonment. This notice, addressed to Mr. Ames, requires him to present his son for vaccination at the local vaccination station within a specified timeframe. The vaccination process involved the use of material taken from a cowpox blister, which was then scratched into the skin to produce a small wound. The body's immune system would respond by producing an immunity to smallpox, a deadly disease that had caused widespread fear and panic in the population. The Compulsory Vaccination Act was a controversial measure, with many objecting to the idea of forced inoculation. Protests and riots broke out in some areas, particularly in London's East End, where resistance to the Act was strongest. Despite these challenges, the Act was successful in significantly reducing the incidence of smallpox in the UK, and served as a model for similar legislation in other countries. This print provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in medical history, highlighting the importance of public health initiatives and the role they play in protecting communities from infectious diseases.
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