title: [Thirty methods of variolation and their cultural background].
abstract: There were 30 methods of variolation in history. Ease of access to the materials to do it was a primary consideration, but the cultural background and traditions of different countries, areas and nations were cardinal causes of the variation in methods. Religions gave great influence. However, one idea was universally pursued-that people everywhere sought to protect themselves by preventing smallpox.
authors.affiliation: SM2 7PE, Kingston University, UK.
authors.forename: Alicia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grant
mesh_terms: D003469:Culture; D006801:Humans; D012900:Smallpox Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014611:Vaccination / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012900:Smallpox Vaccine