The book "Thoughts on general and partial vaccinations. Containing a translation of two treatises written by the author during his stay in St. Petersburg and published there by order of Her Imperial Majesty, in the Russian language" by Thomas Dimsdale is an important popular scientific work in the field of medicine and vaccinations. The author examines and compares general and partial vaccinations, focusing on their effectiveness and impact on health. The book contains valuable information about vaccinations and their historical context, as well as the results of the author's own observations. This is a must-read for anyone interested in medicine and public health.