Observations addressed to the public in general on the cow-pox : shewing that it originates in scrophula, commonly called the evil; illustrated with cases to prove that it is no security against the small-pox ... To which are added observations on the small-pox inoculation.

  • Squirrell, R. (Robert)
Date:
1805
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Credit: Observations addressed to the public in general on the cow-pox : shewing that it originates in scrophula, commonly called the evil; illustrated with cases to prove that it is no security against the small-pox ... To which are added observations on the small-pox inoculation. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    20 been so much in favor of vaccination, that I had reason to imagine, such an undertaking would have tended more to counteract, than to forward my intentions. At present, however, what was before an over¬ whelming torrent, has been gradually diminished into a feeble current; and I may now promulgate my opinion upon the subject, with a reasonable hope of success. A sense of duty, and the earnest desire that I feel to render a service to the public, are the only motives by which I am actuated, in presenting these remarks; and should they be prevented from receiving any further injury from the effect of this malign disease, I shall think myself amply re¬ warded. If I manifest any warmth or extravagance in my expressions, I hope it will not be attributed to any disrespect, or ill-will, that I entertain towards the advocates of vaccination ; but, that as a friend to science, I am solely guided by truth. These prac¬ titioners, no doubt, had public utility in view, when, with so much zeal, they endeavoured to render vaccination universal : they are, therefore, for theiF great industry, certainly entitled to a public ac¬ knowledgment. “ Humanum est errare, sed in errore perseverarc diabolicum ” To tface the cow pox to its original source, it will be necessary to premise a few remarks on the grease in the horse, from which it sprang. But pre¬ viously to investigating the nature of that disease, and to give the reader a true idea of it, it may not only he proper to describe the manner in which it lias been communicated to the cow, and the per¬ nicious effects it has produced on that animal; but also to shew the direful consequences which have