Presenter Classification
Faculty
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Publication Date
4-22-2026
Start Date
22-4-2026 2:30 PM
End Date
22-4-2026 3:00 PM
Keywords
vaccines, historical research
Abstract Type
Research
Abstract
Purpose: Vaccines, which have become one of the most important medical accomplishments in the prevention of communicable diseases, have a history that dates to the use of variolation as early as the 11th century. The purpose of this study is to explore the historical development of vaccines and to determine the characteristics that emerged when new vaccines were developed.
Aims: The specific aim of this study is to understand if all vaccines have been received about the same by the general public or if there are certain different or diverse characteristics associated with the introduction of different vaccines.
Methods: A historical research methodology was employed to answer the research question. Materials were reviewed to determine the public’s response to the introduction of a vaccine from a historical perspective. Content analysis was used to review documents. All documents were reviewed for themes. Themes from all articles were compared to develop an overarching theme.
Results: Introductions of new vaccines have been met with various levels of acceptance.
Conclusions: Strategies to promote vaccination and understanding of vaccines are needed. Nurses are in an ideal position to promote vaccines and to provide information to the public.
Historical Development of Vaccines and the Public's Response
Purpose: Vaccines, which have become one of the most important medical accomplishments in the prevention of communicable diseases, have a history that dates to the use of variolation as early as the 11th century. The purpose of this study is to explore the historical development of vaccines and to determine the characteristics that emerged when new vaccines were developed.
Aims: The specific aim of this study is to understand if all vaccines have been received about the same by the general public or if there are certain different or diverse characteristics associated with the introduction of different vaccines.
Methods: A historical research methodology was employed to answer the research question. Materials were reviewed to determine the public’s response to the introduction of a vaccine from a historical perspective. Content analysis was used to review documents. All documents were reviewed for themes. Themes from all articles were compared to develop an overarching theme.
Results: Introductions of new vaccines have been met with various levels of acceptance.
Conclusions: Strategies to promote vaccination and understanding of vaccines are needed. Nurses are in an ideal position to promote vaccines and to provide information to the public.
