Valentine Seaman
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Valentine Seaman (April 2, 1770 – July 3, 1817) was an American physician who introduced the smallpox vaccine to the United States and mapped yellow fever in New York City. His contributions to public health also include women's education in nursing and midwifery.
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Born | (1770-04-02)April 2, 1770 |
Died | July 3, 1817(1817-07-03) (aged 47) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Physician |
Years active | 1796–1817 |
Known for | Introducing smallpox vaccination to the United States |
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