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inherited syphilis.jpg
This poster uses a graphic picture of a child with congenital syphilis to warn that men's decisions to have premarital sex can have drastic effects for their future children.

"A man may transmit syphilis to his children. His children's children…

syphilitic baby 1919.jpg
This poster warns viewers that a man may transmit venereal disease to his wife and children. It is part of the "Keeping Fit" poster series.

"The man who has contracted gonorrhea or syphilis may bring suffering upon the innocent. When he marries,…

1930 Case Finding in Familial Syphilis 2.jpg
This chart diagrams the process of finding cases of syphilis within families and how to prevent congenital syphilis.

1922 A Syphilitic Baby.jpg
This poster warns women about congenital syphilis. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."

"Every child has a right to be well-born : If the father or the mother has syphilis, the child may be born or defective"

1938 NYC Cases Chart.jpg
This graphic shows how VD is transmitted, eventually resulting in congenital syphilis.

1937* Wassermann in Newborn Babies.jpg
This infographic breaks down the syphilis status of babies based on the among of treatment their mothers received during pregnancy.

1937* Syphilis Unborn.jpg
"Five out of six babies of untreated syphilitic mothers are born dead or diseased."

vision can be saved 1937.jpeg
This poster warns that although half of children with congenital syphilis have vision problems, this can be prevented.

"50% of babies born with syphilis have impaired eyesight : Consult a reputable physician."
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