Object Details
maker
Parke, Davis and Company
Description
According to 1940 product literature supplied by Parke, Davis & Company:
Immune Globulin (Human) is a sterile, refined and concentrated globulin obtained from human placental blood and tissues.
Indications: Prevention and modification of measles in susceptible contacts. May also be used therapeutically in early stages of the disease.
Dosage: Children under five years exposed less than five days, 2 cc.; more than five days, 4 cc. Children over five years exposed less than 5 days, 4 cc.; more than five days, 4-10 cc. depending on age. Injections should be made intramuscularly. / Packages: Immune Globulin (Human) is supplied in vials of 2 cc. (Bio. 109) and 10 cc. (Bio. 119).
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
1978.0882.58
accession number
1978.0882
catalog number
1978.0882.58
Object Name
immune globulin
biological
serum therapy, measles
Other Terms
Biologicals; Drugs
Measurements
overall: 1 1/2 in x 5/8 in; x 3.81 cm x 1.5875 cm
place made
United States: Michigan, Detroit
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Antibody Initiative: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_716659