First smallpox vaccination in North America
- When
- 1800
- Where
- Trinity, Newfoundland
A smallpox vaccination was performed at Trinity, Newfoundland, in 1800, recorded as the first in North America.
The legacy record places the first smallpox vaccination in North America at Trinity, Newfoundland, dated 2 June 1800. The supplied passages confirm only the broader context: Jenner's 1798 publication had created widespread interest, and by 1801 over 100,000 people had been vaccinated despite contamination problems, medical controversy, and religious opposition to animal material. The passages do not name the vaccinator, the recipient, or confirm the specific date and place, so those elements rest solely on the legacy row.
Sources
- Vaccination Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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