Edward Jenner
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Edward Jenner discovered vaccination after the smallpox epidemic. The purpose of his discovery was to attempt to cure an infectious disease. Since his discovery, vaccinations have improved immensly and have become more effective.
Zacharias Janassen
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Zacharias Janassen invented the first compound microscope. Today, it is used to view and study small cells and viruses.
Penicillin
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Penicillin is a group of antibiotics that was developed to treat many different diseases. Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. He is pictured to the left.
Defibrilator
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Invented in 1899, defibrillators have come a long way. They are located in many medical facilities and are easy to use. Defibrillators were first introduced by Jean-Louis Prevost. Today, they are used in CPR procedures if the victim's heart and pulse are not found. A shock is sent to the victim in an attempt to get their heart beating normally again.