CDC scientist injects influenza virus into eggs, 2019

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CDC scientist injects influenza virus into eggs, 2019

Description

A CDC scientist uses a small needle to punch a hole in the shell of a fertilized chicken egg to inject influenza virus into the egg to grow the virus. CDC scientists use eggs to grow influenza viruses for a variety of laboratory activities.

Source

CDC Public Health Image Library, Image 23201

Citation

“CDC scientist injects influenza virus into eggs, 2019,” CDC Museum Digital Exhibits, accessed October 20, 2026, https://cdcmuseum.teachingatlanta.org/items/show/1176.