"What are antigens and immunity?" Yun Zhourong was a little confused.
"Immunity means being free from disease and preventing infectious diseases. Having immunity means having the ability to resist infectious diseases."
Ji Minxiu paused for a moment, then tried his best to explain in the most understandable way, "Antigens are substances that can induce an immune response. Once an immune response occurs, antibodies are produced, and these antibodies can give a person immunity."
"So, you mean that smallpox and cowpox share the same antigens, and therefore produce the same antibodies..."
At this point, Yun Zhourong exclaimed with sudden realization, "I understand! Since the antibodies are the same, we can have the same immunity, which means we can protect ourselves from smallpox!"
"That's right, Ruanruan is really smart!"
Ji Minxiu was quite surprised. Yun Zhourong's comprehension in medicine was really too strong. She could understand things very quickly.
"That would be great if it were that simple, but... but is it really that easy?"
Despite her joy, Yun Zhourong still felt a little disbelieving.
After all, this is smallpox!
It is a terrifying existence that terrifies everyone who hears of it, leaving countless doctors throughout history helpless and leaving them with no choice but to resign themselves to fate!
“Yes, that’s how smallpox will be eradicated in the future, but it requires people to cooperate,” Ji Minxiu nodded.
"I doubt many people would be willing to be the first to try something new, but I will try my best."
Yun Zhourong hesitated for a moment, then said with a firm look in her eyes, "At worst, I'll be the first person to get vaccinated against smallpox, so everyone can witness it."
"This estimate is not good; there isn't enough time."
However, Ji Minxiu shook his head. "After being vaccinated against smallpox, it takes at least seven days for antibodies to develop. Although the average incubation period for smallpox is 12 days, there have been cases where the disease developed in as little as 5 days."
"If that's the case, then it really won't work. It seems we'll have to find another way," Yun Zhourong said somewhat dejectedly.
"Furthermore, I do not recommend that you personally get vaccinated against smallpox. Although the reaction to smallpox is mild, there are some serious exceptions. Although it is not fatal, you are the primary doctor. If something happens to you, there will be no one to vaccinate them."
Ji Minxiu said, "I've prepared a smallpox vaccine for you. It's also used to produce antibodies. It has very low toxicity and is very effective. You can use that when the time comes."
"Then...why not just send the vaccine over directly? Wouldn't that save more time and effort?" Yun Zhourong asked subconsciously.
"No, smallpox has been eradicated in China, and vaccines have long been discontinued, so we can't buy them in large quantities."
Ji Minxiu shook his head and said, "Besides, as you know, smallpox is a very serious infectious disease. If I buy it in large quantities, it will easily attract attention."
"I see. I was overthinking it. Vaccination is indeed the best way."
Yun Zhourong nodded knowingly, then said, "But where are we going to find cows that have had smallpox? Wait, I'll have someone go to the village to ask."
Ji Minxiu did not stop him. It would be best if the sick ox could be found in the Dasheng Dynasty. It would be difficult to explain why he brought it here.
Soon, the written note was thrown out, and the other person glanced at it before loudly replying, "Don't worry, Doctor Yun, I'll go door to door and ask right away."
Yun Zhourong wanted to tell him to go tomorrow, since it was already 11 p.m.
But the other party ran too fast and disappeared in the blink of an eye, so they had to give up.
However, just thinking about the title "Healer Yun" made her incredibly happy. She said to Ji Minxiu, "Lord Snow Demon, they called me Healer Yun!"
Ji Minxiu was amused by her adorable appearance. He naturally took Yun Zhourong's wrist and said, "Yes, would you like to learn how to get vaccinated against smallpox?"
"Yes...yes!"
Knowing that Ji Minxiu was just trying to cool down the peace buckle again, Yun Zhourong still couldn't help but feel her heart racing. Fortunately, she was quickly drawn to the method of smallpox vaccination and watched it intently.
"cold…"
As I was looking at them, I suddenly heard one of the patients mutter incoherently.
Furthermore, he curled up, almost tearing the needle off his hand.
Ji Minxiu quickly stepped forward and reconnected the needle, only to discover that the gaps in the doors and windows of the room were leaking air, the blanket on the patient was very thin, and the room was extremely cold.
He frowned. This wouldn't do. If smallpox patients caught a cold, it would be troublesome.
Fortunately, the critically ill patient has stopped convulsing and is now in a peaceful sleep.
So he said to Yun Zhourong, "I need to go back and prepare some warm clothes. It's not good for their recovery if they get cold like this. I estimate it will be 1 a.m. by the time I'm ready. If you can't wait, go to sleep first and call me again tomorrow."
“I…I can wait!” Yun Zhourong quickly said.
She definitely wouldn't be able to sleep alone with a stranger, and she would be genuinely scared.
“Okay, then summon me over.” Ji Minxiu saw through the girl’s idea and agreed.
"By the way, Lady Snow Demon, could you please bring me another set of acupuncture needles?" Yun Zhourong said. "In the future..."
"Shouldn't acupuncture still be used to treat and save lives?"
"Of course, this is traditional Chinese medicine, which is unique to China and is extremely profound. My own family doctor is also a traditional Chinese medicine doctor."
After Ji Minxiu finished speaking, he quickly disappeared.
Suddenly finding herself all alone, Yun Zhourong's initial excitement vanished.
However, she quickly took a deep breath and focused on learning the smallpox vaccination technique. She had to learn it as soon as possible so that she could save the people in the village.
As soon as Ji Minxiu got back, his phone started ringing with countless missed calls.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Ji Weixing's.
Knowing that his call was definitely not good news, he pretended not to see it and called Assistant Lin, asking him to immediately prepare fifty sets of cotton quilts, one hundred catties of charcoal, and ten charcoal stoves.
Assistant Lin was completely bewildered, not understanding why Ji Minxiu needed these things. Even if it was cold, there was still heating at home, wasn't there?
Why did it come to this?
But he didn't dare ask any more questions and simply delivered the items obediently.
Then I slept right there in the tent.
Ji Minxiu can only contact him now, and he can't enter the villa, so he simply brought the whole set of camping equipment and set up camp in the garden, ready to receive instructions at any time.
Just as Ji Minxiu arrived, Yun Zhourong walked over from outside, looking worried and anxious. "What should we do? We can't find any cows in the village that have smallpox. They say many cows have frozen or starved to death. We don't know if we can find any nearby."
Upon seeing this, Ji Minxiu quickly said, "No need to worry, I've already had someone find an ox, and it will be delivered tomorrow. I can just bring the ox over then."
"That's wonderful! So you've already thought of that, Snow Fairy!" Yun Zhourong immediately cheered.
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