Kumate-Rodríguez J
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.
Salud Publica Mex. 1996 Sep-Oct;38(5):379-85.
A brief description of the effects that smallpox caused in the worldwide population places the events that gave rise to the evolution of the concept and practice of the smallpox vaccine in context. Through a description of various events in Jenner's life in relation to his study and use of inoculation, the lessons that have been learned from the dissemination of the technique and the development of smallpox vaccination campaigns and programs throughout the world are commented on. The article indicates that the analysis of the process that culminated in the eradication of smallpox has current applications in programs underway to control, eliminate and eventually eradicate certain diseases. Finally, some lessons are highlighted that have been used in successful national, regional and worldwide vaccination campaigns in the struggle against other infectious diseases.
对天花在全球人口中所造成影响的简要描述，为天花疫苗概念与实践的演变事件提供了背景。通过描述詹纳生活中与他对接种的研究和应用相关的各种事件，对从该技术传播以及全球天花疫苗接种运动和计划发展中吸取的经验教训进行了评论。文章指出，对最终导致天花根除的过程进行分析，在当前正在开展的控制、消除并最终根除某些疾病的计划中具有现实应用价值。最后，强调了在成功开展的国家、区域和全球疫苗接种运动中用于抗击其他传染病的一些经验教训。
