Who discovered the first vaccine for smallpox?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Edward Jenner.
- Edward Jenner (1749 - 1823) was an English surgeon who discovered the smallpox vaccine. In fact, it is the world's first vaccine.
- The practice of vaccination was popularized by Jenner and has since been used ubiquitously to prevent many diseases.