Vaccine Collection

The history of vaccines is a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of better health

Vaccine Collection: Soviet cholera vaccination poster, 1967

Soviet cholera vaccination poster, 1967
Soviet cholera vaccination poster. Poster which appeared in the USSR in 1967, urging citizens to get themselves vaccinated against cholera

Vaccine Collection: Cartoon, Triumph of De-Jenner-Action 1898

Cartoon, Triumph of De-Jenner-Action 1898
Grim reaper holding the vaccination act. A new Vaccination Act removed these penalties and introduced a new clause known as the conscientious objector clause that allowed parents who did not believe

Vaccine Collection: Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist

Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), French microbiologist and chemist. Louis Pasteur proved the germ theory of disease, which holds that germs attack the body from the outside

Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), French microbiologist and chemist, in his laboratory. Louis Pasteur proved the germ theory of disease, which holds that germs attack the body from the outside

Vaccine Collection: An engraving depicting public vaccination in Paris. A cow with a shaved portion of its stomach

An engraving depicting public vaccination in Paris. A cow with a shaved portion of its stomach infected with cowpox
5311239 An engraving depicting public vaccination in Paris. A cow with a shaved portion of its stomach infected with cowpox and taken around the city in a van

Vaccine Collection: An engraving depicting a statue of Edward Jenner vaccinating his son. Edward Jenner (1749-1823)

An engraving depicting a statue of Edward Jenner vaccinating his son. Edward Jenner (1749-1823)
5311069 An engraving depicting a statue of Edward Jenner vaccinating his son. Edward Jenner (1749-1823) an English physician and scientist who was the pioneer of smallpox vaccine

Vaccine Collection: Emile Roux, French physician and bacteriologist (b/w photo)

Emile Roux, French physician and bacteriologist (b/w photo)
8663831 Emile Roux, French physician and bacteriologist (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Roux, French physician)

Vaccine Collection: Portrait of Edward Jenner (1749-1823), English doctor, disouvreur de l'immunite contre la smallpox

Portrait of Edward Jenner (1749-1823), English doctor, disouvreur de l'immunite contre la smallpox
NWI4947898 Portrait of Edward Jenner (1749-1823), English doctor, disouvreur de l'immunite contre la smallpox.; (add.info.: Portrait of Edward Jenner (1749-1823), English doctor

Vaccine Collection: Germany, vaccination certificate, for Carsten Petersen, 2 1/2 years old

Germany, vaccination certificate, for Carsten Petersen, 2 1/2 years old, the vaccination was on the 3. 6
UTD4917579 Germany, vaccination certificate, for Carsten Petersen, 2 1/2 years old, the vaccination was on the 3. 6. 1833 against smallpox, the document is from the 7. 6

Vaccine Collection: Germany, vaccination certificate for Anna Christine Harmsen, 1 1/2 years old

Germany, vaccination certificate for Anna Christine Harmsen, 1 1/2 years old, the vaccination is from the 25. 8
UTD4914297 Germany, vaccination certificate for Anna Christine Harmsen, 1 1/2 years old, the vaccination is from the 25. 8. 1831 against smallpox, the document is from 10. 11

Vaccine Collection: American doctor uses a calf to vaccinate a family against smallpox, 1872

American doctor uses a calf to vaccinate a family against smallpox, 1872. Colour engraving after a 19th century
NWI4953806 American doctor uses a calf to vaccinate a family against smallpox, 1872. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Vaccine Collection: Louis Pasteur, 19th century (engraving)

Louis Pasteur, 19th century (engraving)
5310031 Louis Pasteur, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) a French biologist, microbiologist and chemist. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vaccine Collection: Child suffering from Measles (Rubeola : Morbilli), a widespread viral infection spread by

Child suffering from Measles (Rubeola : Morbilli), a widespread viral infection spread by air-borne droplets
527401 Child suffering from Measles (Rubeola : Morbilli), a widespread viral infection spread by air-borne droplets. A routine vaccine was not available until 1964

Vaccine Collection: Vaccination: vaccine by a doctor against smallpox during the outbreak of 1870

Vaccination: vaccine by a doctor against smallpox during the outbreak of 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4953815 Vaccination: vaccine by a doctor against smallpox during the outbreak of 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Vaccination)

Vaccine Collection: Germany, vaccination certificate for Hans Peter Jessen, 2 years old , the vaccination was 9. 5

Germany, vaccination certificate for Hans Peter Jessen, 2 years old , the vaccination was 9. 5
UTD4917617 Germany, vaccination certificate for Hans Peter Jessen, 2 years old , the vaccination was 9. 5. 1840, against smallpox , the document is from 16. 5

Germany, vaccination certificate for Anna Christine Harmsen, 1 1/2 years old, the vaccination is from the 25. 8
UTD4917540 Germany, vaccination certificate for Anna Christine Harmsen, 1 1/2 years old, the vaccination is from the 25. 8. 1831 against smallpox, the document is from 10. 11

Vaccine Collection: Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving)

Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving)
527394 Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax)

Vaccine Collection: New York health officers vaccinating immigrants against smallpox (print)

New York health officers vaccinating immigrants against smallpox (print)
7419923 New York health officers vaccinating immigrants against smallpox (print); (add.info.: New York City health officers vaccinating Russian)

Vaccine Collection: Louis Pasteur's method of observing sealed culture samples

Louis Pasteur's method of observing sealed culture samples
5310078 Louis Pasteur's method of observing sealed culture samples; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Louis Pasteur's method of observing sealed culture samples)

Vaccine Collection: Cartoon depicting men commenting on being vaccinated against cowpox

Cartoon depicting men commenting on being vaccinated against cowpox
5309435 Cartoon depicting men commenting on being vaccinated against cowpox; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting men commenting on being vaccinated against cowpox)

Vaccine Collection: The origin of the vaccine Caricature of the early 19th century on the discovery of Edward Jenner

The origin of the vaccine Caricature of the early 19th century on the discovery of Edward Jenner (1749-1823)
XEE5029868 The origin of the vaccine Caricature of the early 19th century on the discovery of Edward Jenner (1749-1823) English doctor; (add.info)

Vaccine Collection: Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) French chemist, in his laboratory at the Ecole Normale, Paris

Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) French chemist, in his laboratory at the Ecole Normale, Paris
527302 Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) French chemist, in his laboratory at the Ecole Normale, Paris, during his work on hydrophobia

Vaccine Collection: Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S

Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S
Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917

Vaccine Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Newcomers at Santa Anita Park Assembly Center in Arcadia, California, receive vaccination against smallpox and typhoid fever. Under direction of Dr

Vaccine Collection: a woman protected from coronavirus with a mask

a woman protected from coronavirus with a mask
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Vaccine Collection: Pierre Paul Emile Roux, 19th century (chromo)

Pierre Paul Emile Roux, 19th century (chromo)
3783439 Pierre Paul Emile Roux, 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Pierre Paul Emile Roux (1853-1933), pupil and later colleague of Louis Pasteur, discovered the cure for diphtheria

Vaccine Collection: Louis Pasteur discovers the rabies virus, 19th century (chromo)

Louis Pasteur discovers the rabies virus, 19th century (chromo)
3783438 Louis Pasteur discovers the rabies virus, 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Louis Pasteur discovers the rabies virus)

Vaccine Collection: Louis Pasteur administered the vaccine to Joseph Meister, 1886 (engraving)

Louis Pasteur administered the vaccine to Joseph Meister, 1886 (engraving)
JAB4120686 Louis Pasteur administered the vaccine to Joseph Meister, 1886 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Rabies vaccine)

Vaccine Collection: The cows breast used to inoculate the smallpox vaccine by Luigi Sacco (1769-1836

The cows breast used to inoculate the smallpox vaccine by Luigi Sacco (1769-1836
GIA4788518 The cows breast used to inoculate the smallpox vaccine by Luigi Sacco (1769-1836) in January 1801. Medical plate from " Vaccination Treat" by Luigi Sacco, Milan

Vaccine Collection: A baby being vaccinated at Halton Road divisional health centre in Runcorn

A baby being vaccinated at Halton Road divisional health centre in Runcorn, looking dismayed by quickly reassured by the nurse

Vaccine Collection: Doses of influenza A H1N1 vaccines are seen in a cooler at a hospital in Tegucigalpa

Doses of influenza A H1N1 vaccines are seen in a cooler at a hospital in Tegucigalpa, Honduras May 15, 2018. REUTERS/Jorge Cabrera

Vaccine Collection: Doctor Pasteur examining boy infected with rabies. 19th century (engraving)

Doctor Pasteur examining boy infected with rabies. 19th century (engraving)
672844 Doctor Pasteur examining boy infected with rabies. 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Rabies (From the Latin: rabies, "madness")

Vaccine Collection: Louis Pasteur, helped by Dr. Grancher, inoculated the rabies virus for the first time, 1922 (print)

Louis Pasteur, helped by Dr. Grancher, inoculated the rabies virus for the first time, 1922 (print)
7338406 Louis Pasteur, helped by Dr. Grancher, inoculated the rabies virus for the first time, 1922 (print) by Lecoultre, Marcel (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Pasteur (1822-95)

Vaccine Collection: Louis Pasteur experiments with his anthrax virus, 1922 (print)

Louis Pasteur experiments with his anthrax virus, 1922 (print)
7338405 Louis Pasteur experiments with his anthrax virus, 1922 (print) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vaccine Collection: Cover of the French Catholic newspaper Le Pelerin, no. 1925 of 23 November 1913 (printing)

Cover of the French Catholic newspaper Le Pelerin, no. 1925 of 23 November 1913 (printing)
7338396 Cover of the French Catholic newspaper Le Pelerin, no. 1925 of 23 November 1913 (printing) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vaccine Collection: Production of the plague vaccine at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, here Emile Roux, France

Production of the plague vaccine at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, here Emile Roux, France
7279566 Production of the plague vaccine at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, here Emile Roux, France by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The history of vaccines is a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of better health. From the Soviet cholera vaccination poster in 1967 to Edward Jenner's groundbreaking work, these hints shed light on the remarkable journey we have undertaken. In 1898, a cartoon titled "Triumph of De-Jenner-Action" celebrated the achievements of British physician Edward Jenner, who pioneered smallpox vaccination. His revolutionary discovery paved the way for future advancements in immunization. Louis Pasteur, a French microbiologist renowned for his contributions to medicine, played an instrumental role in vaccine development. In one engraving from the 19th century, Doctor Pasteur can be seen examining a boy infected with rabies—a disease he would later successfully inoculate against. Another intriguing hint showcases Luigi Sacco's use of cow breasts to create smallpox vaccines in the late 18th century. This innovative approach demonstrates how scientists throughout history have harnessed nature's resources to combat diseases that plagued humanity. Cartoons also served as powerful tools in promoting vaccinations. One such cartoon humorously depicted "The Cow Pock, " further emphasizing society's growing awareness and acceptance of this preventive measure. Fast forward to modern times; photographs capture poignant moments like a baby being vaccinated at Halton Road divisional health centre in Runcorn or doses of influenza A H1N1 vaccines stored carefully in coolers at hospitals around the world. These images remind us that vaccination remains an essential part of our healthcare system today. Finally, Louis Pasteur's collaboration with Dr. Grancher resulted in another milestone—the first successful inoculation against rabies—depicted vividly through a print from 1922. Their breakthrough not only saved lives but also inspired generations of scientists and medical professionals worldwide.