File:Ampoule of smallpox vaccine in original carton, England, 190 Wellcome L0058556.jpg

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Ampoule of smallpox vaccine in original carton, England, 190
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Ampoule of smallpox vaccine in original carton, England, 190
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Calf lymph infected with smallpox was used to vaccinate people against the disease. Originally lymph was taken from the pustules of people already vaccinated. The use of this human lymph was banned in 1898 as it was feared other diseases such as syphilis were being spread through this type of vaccination.

maker: Jenner Institute for Calf Lymph Limited

Place made: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Keywords: ampoule; Lymph; Vaccines; vaccine; Syphilis; pustule; Smallpox
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A640641
  • Photo number: L0058556
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