The Story of a Great Delusion (PDF)

In The Story of a Great Delusion (1885), William White critiques the foundations and practices of vaccination, emphasizing what he sees as its uncertain and dubious origins. White argues that the virus used in vaccinations—sourced variously from horse grease cowpox, cowpox, horsepox, smallpox, and other combinations—is circulated through countless arm-to-arm inoculations, resulting in an untraceable series of transmissions. He asserts that this process, commonly labeled as “vaccination,” relies more on belief and assumption than on scientific certainty, lacking reliable evidence of its consistency or safety. Through historical analysis and critical inquiry, White presents vaccination as a deeply flawed practice shaped by faith rather than factual proof, casting doubt on its efficacy and transparency.