You’re right, of course, but obviously there have been improvements over the years! And they didn’t inoculate with mercury exactly; they would take a mercury pill (calomel) in preparation for the inoculation.
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There was a debate in the 18th century over the use of mercury. Many considered it completely unnecessary even harmful. But none doubted the effectiveness or necessity of inoculations themselves.
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