Variolation
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Variolation has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Doctor Mike (Dec 2025).
Variolation was the method of inoculation first used to immunize individuals against smallpox (Variola) with material taken from a patient or a recently variolated individual, in the hope that a mild, but protective, infection would result. Only 1–2% of those variolated died from the intentional infection compared to 30% who contracted smallpox naturally. Variolation is no longer used today. It was replaced by the smallpox vaccine, a safer alternative. This in turn led to the development of the
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Doctor Mike |
Who talks about Variolation on podcasts?
Variolation came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Doctor Mike.
- The Only Disease You Can't Catch on Doctor Mike (Dec 2025)
What is Variolation mentioned alongside?
Variolation is most often mentioned alongside Dr. Stacy Charlotte, Edward Jenner and James Fipps.
Mentioned together: Dr. Stacy Charlotte, Edward Jenner, James Fipps, Sarah Nelms, Cowpox