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"Private Caution Says...Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible."
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It…
This is one poster in a series featuring "Private Caution." It…
"Private Caution Says...'Watch Out, Buddy, Or You'll Catch It!'"
"Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station or use the individual 'PRO-KIT'…
"Private Caution Says...'Watch Your Step, Soldier!"
"Guard Against Syphilis and Gonorrhea : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible."
This is one poster in a…
This is one poster in a…
"Private Caution Says...'Wake Up, Soldier!'"
"Pick-ups Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : If you have sex relations... 1. Use a rubber; Urinate afterwards and wash your privates with plenty of soap and water at once. 2. Go to a Prophylaxis Station immediately if possible."
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This is one poster in…
"Self-Control is Self-Preservation"
"pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster warns servicemen to avoid pick-ups, sources of VD.
This poster warns servicemen to avoid pick-ups, sources of VD.
"She May Look Clean--But"
"Pick-ups : 'Good Time' Girls : Prostitutes : Spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : You can't beat the Axis if you get VD."
"The Healthy Shall Inherit the Earth"
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea sap America's strength : We can control these diseases!"
This poster warns that venereal disease threatens the US's strength.
This poster warns that venereal disease threatens the US's strength.
"Venereal Disease Covers the Earth"
"Learn to protect yourself NOW"
This poster warns that VD is prevalent and viewers should learn how to protect themselves. It features the image of a woman in a red dress.
This poster warns that VD is prevalent and viewers should learn how to protect themselves. It features the image of a woman in a red dress.
""Keep Your Service Record from Reading 'Wounded by Syphilis and Gonorrhea'"
"if exposed Take a Prophylaxis promptly"
This poster urges servicemen to use prophylaxis.
This poster urges servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"No Home Remedy or Quack Ever Cured Syphilis or Gonorrhea"
"See your doctor or health officer"
"She may be..a bag of TROUBLE"
This poster warns audiences that women may spread syphilis and gonorrhea.
"Know For Sure, Get Blood Tests Before Marriage"
This poster featuring a happy newlywed couple advises people to be tested for syphilis before marriage.
"A Blood Test for All PROTECTS YOU against Syphilis"
This poster urges all types of people to have a blood test for syphilis.
"When you've stuck your neck out..."
This poster shows a giraffe dressed in a sailor uniform heading towards a prophylaxis ("Pro") station.
"Fight...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"Avoid exposure : Avoid pickups and prostitutes : If exposed, use prophylaxis : If infected, see a medical officer"
"Them Days Is Gone Forever" (Marines)
In this comic strip two marines discuss how another contracted VD from a pick-up.
"Them Days Is Gone Forever" (Navy)
In this comic strip, two sailors walk the streets at night. One suggests they check out a brothel. The other declines, explaining that he previously contracted VD that way.
"Your Face Looks So Familiar"
In this comic strip one sailor is interested in picking up a woman at a cafe. His friends warn him that you can catch venereal disease from pick-ups. One of the sailors ends up in the VD ward after leaving with the woman.
"I Should Have Gone to the Pro Station"
This poster features a sailor in a dunce cap writing lines on the board as punishment for not going to the prophylaxis station.
"The ELEPHANT is Thick-Skinned But He Never FORGETS!"
The poster reminds viewers not to forget to visit prophylaxis stations.
"Let There Be Light"
In this comic strip, sailors are eager to make it to land so they can meet some women. One sailor picks up a woman in the park at night but flees later when he sees her in the light and she is unattractive. As the sailor runs away, another quips that…
"Nice Going Men"
In this comic a sailor contracts VD from a pick-up, uses quack medicine to try and cure the illness, and then is sick in the midst of battle. Later his fellow sailors chastise him and tell him to see the medical officer.
"There's No Place..."
This comic features two sailors. One picks up women all around the world and ends up sick. The other ignores other women and returns home to his sweetheart.
"The future is yours...protect it!"
"A blood test and a physical examination--every year, for you and yours."
"Know for Sure"
This poster advises audiences that a blood test is the only way to know if you have syphilis.
"Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster warns that prostitution spreads venereal disease.
"What You Don't Know Can Hurt You"
"Get a blood test for Syphilis"
This poster advises audiences to be tested.
This poster advises audiences to be tested.
"Syphilis--A Million New Victims Each Year"
This poster conveys that a million people are infected with syphilis each year.
"Make Our Men as Fit as Our Machines"
"regular physical check-ups...with blood tests"
This poster promotes the inclusion of syphilis blood tests in routine physicals.
This poster promotes the inclusion of syphilis blood tests in routine physicals.
"In Her Hands Is...The Symbol of Wholesomeness And Health!"
"Avoid V.D."
This poster warns servicemen to avoid VD and reminds them of their sweethearts at home.
This poster warns servicemen to avoid VD and reminds them of their sweethearts at home.
"Welcome Home, For the Welcome Home on that Furlough, You'll Want a Clean Past...!"
This poster wards servicemen to "avoid VD" so they can go home "clean" to their families.
"Is Your Family Safe?"
"Guard them against syphilis, Get a blood test today"
This poster advises audiences to get a blood test. It features an image of an African American mother and her baby.
This poster advises audiences to get a blood test. It features an image of an African American mother and her baby.
"Good Blood" (Cover)
This pamphlet about syphilis was created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it primarily uses the phrase "bad blood" to…
"Good Blood" (Detail--Women)
These images are from a pamphlet created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it primarily uses the phrase "bad blood" to…
"Good Blood" (Detail--Blind Man)
"Don't Let This Happen to You"
This pamphlet about syphilis was created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it…
This pamphlet about syphilis was created for African American audiences. It includes information about causes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and effects. While it does use the word "syphilis" a few times, it…
"Their Health Depends on You"
"Destroy Syphilis : Cooperate with Your Local Health Agency"
"Placing Navy Medical Posters"
"Pick out good spots for poster display : Put up posters regularly : Whom do you want to reach? What do you want to accomplish?"
This poster shows all the different places to place medical posters in order to reach many sailors. Most of the…
This poster shows all the different places to place medical posters in order to reach many sailors. Most of the…
"Axis Agents"
"A Toast to Hitler and Hirohito"
A prostitute in heavy makeup toasts a glass of champagne labeled "venereal diseases." The poster also equates pick-ups, street walkers, and prostitutes with the Axis.
A prostitute in heavy makeup toasts a glass of champagne labeled "venereal diseases." The poster also equates pick-ups, street walkers, and prostitutes with the Axis.
"Stay on the Beam, Use Prophylaxis"
This poster warns audiences to use prophylaxis.
"A Big Step Forward"
"The New Pro Kit : Simple, Easy, Effective"
This poster features a cartoon of a serviceman, Cpl. Emax, and promotes a new pro kit.
This poster features a cartoon of a serviceman, Cpl. Emax, and promotes a new pro kit.
"'Buddy--it's great to know you're safe!"
"'NO' is the best tactic, the next, PROPHYLACTIC"This poster features images of servicemen outside a prophylactic station and advises audiences to use prophylaxis if they engage in sexual activity.
"Common Sense Protection, Prophylaxis"
This poster features an image of a soldier in gas mask, drawing parallels between that protection and VD prophylaxis.
"Don't Sweat it Out"
"If you've been exposed...Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"Don't Drop the Ball!"
"Use Prophylaxis!"
This poster advices audiences to use prophylaxis and features an image of men playing baseball.
This poster advices audiences to use prophylaxis and features an image of men playing baseball.
"...easy 'pick-ups'!"
"'NO'S, the best tactic...the next, PROPHYLACTIC!"
"Ella Puede Ser Un Saco de Congoja"
This poster features an image of a woman in heavy make-up smoking a cigarette and warns she is trouble.
"EV, A Veces Ni la Penicilina Sirve"
"Todavia Resulta Mas Facil Prevenir Que Curar Las Enfermedades Venereas"
This poster warns that sometimes penicillin doesn't work and that it is easier to prevent rather than cure venereal diseases.
This poster warns that sometimes penicillin doesn't work and that it is easier to prevent rather than cure venereal diseases.
"Fell'as You Bet I'm Going to Think--"
"Every man dreams of a healthy family! Don't Let Syphilis or Clap Kill that Dream"
This poster appeals to servicemen's concerns about family, warning that VD could threaten their future plans. It features an image of a young woman and a baby.
This poster appeals to servicemen's concerns about family, warning that VD could threaten their future plans. It features an image of a young woman and a baby.
"Good News!"
"Gonorrhea can be cured in a few hours : Syphilis can be treated in a few days : Visit Your Doctor of Clinic : There's a Clinic Near You"
This poster features a newsboy and informs viewers that gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated quickly.
This poster features a newsboy and informs viewers that gonorrhea and syphilis can be treated quickly.
"Happiness Ahead--For the Healthy but Not for the Diseased"
"Get Full Medical Examination For VD Before Marriage"
This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.
This poster advises couples to get VD exams before marrying to ensure their happiness.