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Vaccination lancet, London, England, 1869-1900
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Vaccination lancet, London, England, 1869-1900
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The lancet would have been dipped in lymph material from a smallpox pustule. Pustules are skin blisters filled with pus that appear approximately five to eight days after vaccination. The lancet blade would then be used to vaccinate another person. This type of arm-to-arm vaccination was made illegal in 1898, as it could transmit other diseases such as syphilis. Specially prepared animal lymph was used instead. Vaccination did not give life-long immunity and had to be repeated. Lancets were also used to transport vaccines over short distances, although the vaccine could deteriorate so it was best to use them directly.

maker: Mayer and Meltzer

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

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Keywords: Vaccination; Lymph; Smallpox; Syphilis; pustule; lancet; Immunity
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A136655
  • Photo number: L0057591
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