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The first vaccine was tested on a pirate who said “worth it.” Which explains why modern trials still require bravery.

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The first vaccine was developed by Edward Jenner in 1796 against smallpox, using cowpox material, tested on a boy named James Phipps. It was not tested on a pirate.

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