02471cam a22003133u 4500 52722 UtSlPG 20260610134220.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RM Holwell, J. Z. (John Zephaniah), 1711-1798 An account of the manner of inoculating for the small pox in the East Indies : With some observations on the practice and mode of treating that disease in those parts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-08-04 Produced by readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An account of the manner of inoculating for the small pox in the East Indies" by J. Z. Holwell is a scientific publication written in the 18th century. It delves into the practices of smallpox inoculation as conducted by the Bramins in India, offering valuable insights into methods that were employed long before the widespread adoption of inoculation in Europe. The book serves as a detailed account of a medical procedure that had a significant impact on public health. In this account, Holwell outlines the systematic approach the Bramins take in inoculating patients against smallpox, including their strict preparatory regimen and the techniques used during the procedure. He describes the seasonal nature of smallpox outbreaks in Bengal and the specific rituals surrounding inoculation, such as the use of variolous matter from prior year pustules. Holwell discusses the importance of dietary restrictions and the subsequent care of the inoculated individuals, including cold water baths and the opening of pustules to ensure a benign course of the disease. Overall, the work emphasizes the effectiveness of these Eastern practices, indicating that they could significantly reduce mortality from smallpox. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Smallpox -- Vaccination Smallpox -- Prevention https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52722 93556 93556