Packet of labels for vaccines, England, 1889-1945

Made:
1889-1965 in England
Packet of Vaccine Labels Packet of Vaccine Labels

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Packet of Vaccine Labels
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Packet of Vaccine Labels

These labels were produced for use by the London County Council Pathological Service, probably to label bottles of vaccine that were part of a London schools vaccination programme. The labels ensure that basic information about the type and strength of the vaccine is present as well as providing a reminder about how to extract it from the bottle.

Vaccination is not without dangers and it is essential to know the quantity of vaccine used as too high a dosage can be harmful to health and too low a dosage can have no effect.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Object Number:
1994-691
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 47 mm x 83 mm x 37 mm, .12kg
type:
label
credit:
Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences