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-In the beginning of the 1800s, Denamrk was hit by a severe smallpox epedemic.&nbsp; As a result, vaccinations became statutory with a law on 4 March 1810.&nbsp; Unless a person had had "natural pox", the law required vaccination.&nbsp; Until about the middle of the 1800s, the vaccination date, as a rule, was recorded in the parish registers with the person's confirmation and blessing.&nbsp; The vaccination date can therefore be used to confirm that two people are identical!
+In the beginning of the 1800s, Denmark was hit by a severe smallpox epidemic.&nbsp; As a result, vaccinations became statutory with a law on 4 March 1810.&nbsp; Unless a person had had "natural pox", the law required vaccination.&nbsp; Until about the middle of the 1800s, the vaccination date, as a rule, was recorded in the parish registers with the person's confirmation and blessing.&nbsp; The vaccination date can therefore be used to confirm that two people are identical!
 Vaccination were not always given by doctors, for example, priests, sextons and schoolteachers were trained to administer vaccinations, therefore you may also find vaccination lists in certain parish registers.