Hypodermic Needle Collection

Hypodermic needle inserted into forearm

Flu vaccination C017 / 9420
Flu vaccination. Nurse preparing a flu (influenza) vaccine at a childrens outpatient department. Photographed in Kaliningrad, Russia

Flu vaccination C017 / 9421
Flu vaccination. Nurse preparing a flu (influenza) vaccine at a childrens outpatient department. Photographed in Kaliningrad, Russia

Cardiac patient in an ambulance C016 / 7444
Cardiac patient in an ambulance. Paramedic administering an injection to a 50-year-old cardiac patient inside an ambulance

Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe : American lithograph cartoon, 1837, depicting Democratic leaders Andrew Jackson
CARTOON: PANIC OF 1837. Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe : American lithograph cartoon, 1837, depicting Democratic leaders Andrew Jackson, Thomas Hart Benton

Electron micrograph of cat flea on syringe needle
Cat flea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a cat flea sitting on a hypodermic needle. The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is a small, wingless, blood-sucking insect

LOUIS PASTEUR (1822-1895). French chemist and microbiologist. French newspaper cover, 1886

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The hypodermic needle, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized medical treatments, owes its origins to the brilliant mind of Louis Pasteur. This French chemist and microbiologist paved the way for modern medicine with his discoveries and advancements in the field. One can only imagine the impact of this tiny instrument as it is delicately inserted into a patient's forearm, delivering life-saving medications or therapeutic substances such as Botox. The intricate artwork involved in administering these treatments showcases both precision and skill. In our fight against infectious diseases like influenza, flu vaccinations have become an essential part of our healthcare routine. Captured in vivid images labeled Flu vaccination C017 / 9420 and C017 / 9421, we witness how this small needle becomes a powerful weapon against viral threats. But it's not just preventive care where the hypodermic needle plays a vital role; emergency situations demand swift action too. In an intense scene captured as Cardiac patient in an ambulance C016 / 7444, we see paramedics relying on injections to stabilize patients' conditions before reaching the hospital. Paediatric examinations also benefit from this remarkable invention. Documented through heartwarming photographs labeled Paediatric examination C013 / 8836, C013 / 8835, and C013 / 8834, we witness young patients bravely facing their fears while receiving necessary injections under compassionate medical supervision. Even history has witnessed Uncle Sam falling ill with La Grippe (influenza). An American lithograph cartoon dating back to 1837 humorously depicts political figures Andrew Jackson, Thomas Hart Benton, and Martin Van Buren attending to Uncle Sam as quacks. However, hope arrives when Brother Jonathan welcomes Nicholas Biddle - president of the Bank of United States - symbolizing progress through advanced medical practices like hypodermic injections.