In 1893, Scotland experienced a severe smallpox outbreak, particularly affecting Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee due to poor sanitation and vaccine resistance. As hospitals overran and public health initiatives struggled against skepticism, the crisis fueled debates on vaccination and government trust. This pivotal moment ultimately shaped Scotland’s public health policies, leading to improved disease management.
Throughout the middle and end of February 1901, residents in Blantyre were alarmed to hear and read about cases of smallpox breaking out in the district. A railwayman residing at Rosendale Place complained of illness and Dr Grant attended, concerned enough to call in the County Doctor for a second opinion. They concluded it must […]
With the Covid Pandemic still recently and currently on our minds, it’s easy to find some parallels where certain members of the public, for whatever reason are intent on NOT following the masses and abstaining from being vaccinated. Such was the case too in 1905 in Central Scotland, when Smallpox vaccinations were being rolled out. […]
As the UK embarks on a massive programme of Covi19 Vaccinations, some of us of a certain age, may remember a time as a child where another programme of mass vaccinations was rolled out in Scotland It started in March 1950 when Indian Sailor Mussa Ali arrived in Glasgow, ill with suspected chickenpox. However, doctors […]