How to Protect Against Disease, c. 1470

marginal illustration of man wielding stick toward leashed bear doing a handstand British Library, Burney 275, f. 379v

Anyone who can ride a bear the distance of nine paces without faltering will be immunized against nine kinds of sicknesses.

The Distaff Gospels (trans. Madeleine Jeay & Kathleen Garay)

Vaccinations or a bear rodeo: I think you know which is more fun.

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Anonymous
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10 years ago

Finally, a great reply for anti-vaxers.

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Anonymous
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9 years ago

All those years wasted at medical school! Love the illustration.