[History of vaccination in Bavaria].

From the history of vaccination in Bavaria: The development of smallpox vaccination is described in the book "Smallpox Vaccination in Bavaria" by Dr. Giel, the first Bavarian doctor to practise it. Difficulties were exposed which were of a local nature at first, until a permanent vaccination room was established in the Munich Town Hall in 1809, under King Maximilian of Bavaria. Futher difficulties were caused by the vaccination serum itself, which lost its effectiveness as a result of serial vaccination from person to person. It was also noticed that no absolute protection from smallpox was guaranted by a single vaccination in childhood. Also, conservation and delivery of the serum were problematic. Pecuniary limitations did not make the business of vaccination easy. Dr. Giel fulfilled his very responsible office for 30 years.