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Smallpox vaccine

Made:
1979 in Elstree
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Two packets of dried smallpox vaccine, each containing one ampoule of 25 doses, by the Lister Institute, Elstree, England, 1979

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Object Number:
1986-1658
type:
vaccine
credit:
Intercare (Leicester)

Parts

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Packet of smallpox vaccine

One of two packets of dried smallpox vaccine, each containing one ampoule of 25 doses, by the Lister Institute, Elstree, England, 1979

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Made by the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine, the dried smallpox vaccine needs to be mixed with a liquid before use.

The vaccine is dated 1979.On 9 December that year a group of eminent scientists certified the successful global eradication of smallpox.

Measurements:
overall: 17 mm x 61 mm x 27 mm, .009 kg
Materials:
paper (fibre product) , glass and cardboard
Object Number:
1986-1658 Pt1
type:
vaccines
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.
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Dried smallpox vaccine

One of two cartons of dried smallpox vaccine, each containing one ampoule of 25 doses, by the Lister Institute, Elstree, England, 1979. Contains ampoule of dried vaccine, liquid for mixing this with before use, and packaging consisting of box, one aluminium strip and instruction manual.

More

Made by the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine, the dried smallpox vaccine needs to be mixed with a liquid before use. It is shown here with six bifurcated needles for smallpox vaccination (1979-61).

The vaccine is dated 1979. On 9 December that year a group of eminent scientists certified the successful global eradication of smallpox.

Materials:
cardboard , paper (fibre product) , glass , materia medica and aluminium
Object Number:
1986-1658 Pt2
type:
vaccine
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.
One ampoule of dried smallpox vaccine, enough for 25 doses Ampoule of dried smallpox vaccine (vaccine) Ampoule of dried smallpox vaccine (vaccine)

Ampoule of dried smallpox vaccine

One ampoule of dried smallpox vaccine, enough for 25 doses. From one of two cartons of dried smallpox vaccine by the Lister Institute, Elstree, England, 1979. This carton also contains one aluminium strip and instruction manual (see note).

More

Made by the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine, the dried smallpox vaccine needs to be mixed with a liquid before use. It is shown here with six bifurcated needles for smallpox vaccination (1979-61).

The vaccine is dated 1979. On 9 December that year a group of eminent scientists certified the successful global eradication of smallpox.

Measurements:
overall: 42 mm x 11 mm x 11 mm, .005 kg
Materials:
glass and materia medica
Object Number:
1986-1658 Pt2/1
type:
vaccine
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1986-1658 Pt2
One ampoule of liquid for mixing up 25 doses of dried smallpox Ampoule of liquid for mixing up dried smallpox vaccine (vaccine) Ampoule of liquid for mixing up dried smallpox vaccine (vaccine)

Ampoule of liquid for mixing up dried smallpox vaccine

One ampoule of liquid for mixing up 25 doses of dried smallpox vaccine before use. From one of two cartons of dried smallpox vaccine by the Lister Institute, Elstree, England, 1979. This carton also contains one aluminium strip and instruction manual (see note).

More

Made by the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine, the dried smallpox vaccine needs to be mixed with a liquid before use. It is shown here with six bifurcated needles for smallpox vaccination (1979-61).

The vaccine is dated 1979. On 9 December that year a group of eminent scientists certified the successful global eradication of smallpox.

Measurements:
overall: 42 mm x 11 mm x 11 mm, .005 kg
Materials:
glass and materia medica
Object Number:
1986-1658 Pt2/2
type:
vaccine
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1986-1658 Pt2
Packaging for dried smallpox vaccine

Packaging for dried smallpox vaccine

Box, aluminium strip and instruction manual for one of two cartons of dried smallpox vaccine by the Lister Institute, Elstree, England, 1979.

More

Made by the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine, the dried smallpox vaccine needs to be mixed with a liquid before use. It is shown here with six bifurcated needles for smallpox vaccination (1979-61).

The vaccine is dated 1979. On 9 December that year a group of eminent scientists certified the successful global eradication of smallpox.

Measurements:
overall: 28 mm x 62 mm x 9 mm, .005 kg
Materials:
cardboard , paper (fibre product) and aluminium alloy
Object Number:
1986-1658 Pt2/3
type:
box - container
Part of:
1986-1658 Pt2

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