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

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Category:: Public Health & Hygiene

Object Number:: 1986-1658

type:: vaccine

credit:: Intercare (Leicester)

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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

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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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.

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

One ampoule of dried smallpox vaccine, enough for 25 doses

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).

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

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

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).

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