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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

Box, aluminium strip and instruction manual for one of two cartons of dried smallpox vaccine 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. 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.