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In 1–2 sentences, explain how the application of two medical innovations in the 1800s improved the standard of living during the Industrial Revolution.(2 points)

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The introduction of vaccination (notably smallpox inoculation) sharply reduced deadly epidemics, raising life expectancy and stabilizing the workforce. The adoption of antiseptic surgery and anesthesia made operations safer and less painful, cutting postoperative deaths and enabling more effective medical care—both improvements increased public health and productivity during the Industrial Revolution.