Measures for rendering the practice of inoculation more extensive
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Report of the Madras Medical Board regarding the successes in inoculating European and Native troops. The Board advise that inoculation be spread throughout the local population, and recommend appointing a Surgeon to oversee the various districts in Madras, and that local Brahmin inoculators be e...
Regarding an advertisement published on the subject of introducing the practice of inoculation among the native inhabitants at the Madras Presidency, to be circulated.
Madras Medical Board agree to circulate the advertisement, and reiterate their call for help from the Collectors in the Northern Circars. Government of Madras state that rice is to be issued to inoculated persons from the Public Stores, and that the relevant Collectors will be asked to encourage...
Madras Medical Board supply for the information of Government statements comparing smallpox and cowpox inoculation, and recommend that the latter be introduced to the Presidency. Governor in Council request that the Medical Board submit a plan for introducing cowpox inoculation.
A detailed plan for extending and preserving the benefits of Dr Jenner's valuable discovery in the provinces of Bengal; list of natives inoculated against smallpox.