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When was the first vaccine against cholera developed?
Quick Answer
The first cholera vaccine was developed in the 19th century, with the first successful injectable vaccine created by Waldemar Haffkine in 1892. It was an early milestone in bacterial vaccination.
The Full Story
Waldemar Haffkine developed one of the first effective cholera vaccines in 1892. He tested it in India, where cholera was a major public-health problem. Haffkine's work showed that vaccines could be developed against serious bacterial diseases, not just viral infections. His cholera vaccine became an important part of the history of preventive medicine.
Key Facts
1.1892: Haffkine's cholera vaccine
2.First tested in India
3.Important early bacterial vaccine
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