Major Thomas B. Dunne injects an influenza vaccine by Press-o-Jet, 1958

Title

Major Thomas B. Dunne injects an influenza vaccine by Press-o-Jet, 1958

Description

Press-o-Jets, high speed jet injectors, were developed by the military to facilitate rapid mass immunization campaigns. High-speed jet injectors would play a role in future influenza immunization campaigns.

Source

National Museum of Health and Medicine, SC 544853

Citation

“Major Thomas B. Dunne injects an influenza vaccine by Press-o-Jet, 1958,” CDC Museum Digital Exhibits, accessed October 20, 2026, https://cdcmuseum.teachingatlanta.org/items/show/919.