What was variolation?

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Variolation was a crude vaccination attempt in which crusts from smallpox scabs were introduced into skin
scratches or inhaled to try to induce immunity to smallpox. Although it worked in some cases, it was dangerous
because if excessive, live smallpox virus was introduced, disease resulted.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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