Summary
Triple antigen vaccine produced by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, about 1960. Used for immunisation against pertussis, diptheria, tetanus. Primarily administered to young children. Vaccine composed of a mixture of Diphtheria toxoid, Tetanus toxoid and killed organisms of strains of Bordetella pertussis.
Physical Description
Glass ampoule with metal lid.
Significance
Example of vaccines produced by CSL
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
Text on ampoule label: Commonwealth Serum laboratories, Melb. Aust; Special Product./TRIPLE ANTIGEN (PERTUSSIS DIPTHERIA TETANUS). For Experimental Use Only./0.1% Formalin and 0.01% Sodium Ethyl Mercurithiosalicylate added./Strength H. Pertussis: 20,000 million organisms (Proposed International/Standard) Diptheria Toxoid: 30 Lf per c.c. - Tetanus Toxoid: 7,5 Lf per c.c.
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
15 mm (Width), 15 mm (Depth), 55 mm (Height)
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Box Dimensions
149 mm (Width), 63 mm (Height)
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Overall Dimensions
14.2 cm (Length), 14.9 cm (Width), 6.3 cm (Height), 183.3 g (Weight)
Total weight includes all vials, box, packaging and label.
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Keywords
Diphtheria, Infectious Diseases, Pertussis, Tetanus, Vaccines
