Vaccination

Vaccines: two centuries of scepticism

Wariness and outright hostility to vaccines did not start with COVID-19 but date back to the 18th century when the first shots were given.

Vaccination

Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism

Wariness and outright hostility to vaccines did not start with Covid-19, they date back to the 18th century when the first shots were given.

Other

Ten weird and terrifying medical instruments from the past

The UK's largest medical charity, the Wellcome Trust, has made its vast database of images freely available to all. The collection holds photos of hundreds of years worth of medicine, instruments and scientific culture.