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Edward Jenner

Born on May 17, 1749

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The 278th anniversary falls on May 17, 2027, in 203 days.

Edward Jenner (17 May 1749 – 26 January 1823) was an English physician and scientist who pioneered the concept of vaccines and created the smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine.

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