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Vaccine Vial - Triple Antigen, circa 1960s
Reg. No: HT 3271
- Summary:
- Vial of Triple Antigen serum, for prevention of pertussis, diptheria and tetanus. Manufactured by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Ltd, Parkville, Victoria, 1960s
- Description:
- Glass vial, empty, with paper label. Metal lid has red rubber section allows access for hypodermic needle.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 2004
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 3.30 cm (Height), 1.50 cm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, vaccines |
| Themes this item is part of: | Medicine in Society Collection, CSL (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories) Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Pharmacy |
| Tertiary Classification: | pharmaceuticals |
| Inscriptions: | Label: TRIPLE ANTIGEN/For Prevention of Pertussis,/Diptheria and Tetanus./0.01% Thiomersal added./ Vol. 0.5mL Batch 012/ Com. Serum Labs., Melb., Aust. |
| Maker: | CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), Parkville, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960 |
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Comments
according to the CSL’s timeline (available on their website), they first produced the triple antigen vaccine in 1953.