“The Leicester Demonstration March of 1885 was one of the most notorious anti-vaccination demonstrations. There, 80,000-100,000 anti-vaccinators led an elaborate march, complete with banners, a child’s coffin, and an effigy of Jenner.”
“…surveys of medical providers in the UK in the late 1970s found they were reluctant to recommend the immunization to all patients.”
“Although the time periods have changed, the emotions and deep-rooted beliefs—whether philosophical, political, or spiritual—that underlie vaccine opposition have remained relatively consistent since Edward Jenner introduced vaccination.”
Here’s an article on the history of anti-vaccination movements with sources.
Kylie or Kendall?
Ah ok… I bet his sisters helped, though!