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"Syphilis and Gonorrhea Waste the Manpower Needed to Win The War"
The poster explains that VD threatens the war effort.
"Private Caution Says...'Don't Take Chances'"
"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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"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."
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"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 Venereal Wards are Full of Wise Guys in Bed"
This poster shows 4 men in hospital beds. Each of them explains his error that led to contracting VD: "I could pick the safe ones," "I tried to treat myself," "I refused prophylaxis," "I knew it all. I ignored the advice of my CO my chaplain and the…
"Warning: These Enemies Are Still Lurking Around"
This cartoon warns that women with venereal disease are threats to military men. Two women are shown waiting on a corner, smoking. They are labeled "gonorrhea" and "syphilis." A sign shows that military bases are nearby.
""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.
Santa Delivering Pro Packettes
This poster shows Santa Claus delivering prophylaxis packettes to servicemen.
"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…
"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.
"It Can Happen Here!"
"In 1942 This Station Had: [Blank] Cases of Venereal Disease : Prophylaxis Taken Promptly After Exposure Would Have Prevented Them : Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"
"Pay to The Order of Adolph, Musso, and Hirohito"
This poster informs viewers of the number of days of labor lost as a result of VD. It also conveys that this helps the US's enemies.
"All For One, One For All!"
"Don't Let Your Team Down! Don't Let V.D. Put You on the Sidelines!"
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD.
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD.
"Heads I Win OR Tails You Lose"
"Signed: Venereal Disease : Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"
This poster warns servicemen that VD hurts the war effort.
This poster warns servicemen that VD hurts the war effort.
"Infamous Honor For Distinguished Service to the Reich!"
This cartoon shows Hitler pinning a medal on a figure labeled "V.D. Cases" along with others representing "Admiral Complacency," "General Rumor," and "Fifth Columnist Saboteur."
"The Man Who Wasn't There"
"He Let His Buddies Down By Getting a Venereal Disease : Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD and that prophylaxis will prevent it.
This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD and that prophylaxis will prevent it.
"Marching in the Ranks of the Enemy!"
"Venereal Disease Has Gone to War! Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
"Minutes Here Will Prevent Days Here"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
This poster urges servicemen to visit prophylaxis stations to avoid contracting venereal disease.
This poster urges servicemen to visit prophylaxis stations to avoid contracting venereal disease.
"Sex Relations Are NOT Necessary for HEALTH of 'MANHOOD'"
"If You Are Foolish Enough to Expose Yourself--Be Sure You Take a Prophylaxis To Prevent Venereal Disease"
This poster asserts that sex is not necessary and that men who do engage in sexual activity should use prophylaxis.
This poster asserts that sex is not necessary and that men who do engage in sexual activity should use prophylaxis.
"If You Want to Slap the Japs!"
"Don't Take Chances Without a 'Pro'"
This poster warns servicemen to always use prophylaxis so they don't miss out on fighting the Japanese.
This poster warns servicemen to always use prophylaxis so they don't miss out on fighting the Japanese.
"Time is Short!"
"Two Days is Too Late! Take a 'Pro' in Two Hours!"
This poster informs servicemen that they have a limited amount of time to use prophylaxis after having sex.
This poster informs servicemen that they have a limited amount of time to use prophylaxis after having sex.
"Sex Exposure Without Prophylaxis, Pro Axis"
"Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"
This poster warns that failure to use prophylaxis threatens the war effort.
This poster warns that failure to use prophylaxis threatens the war effort.
"Resolved--If You Won't Say No! Take a 'Pro!'"
This poster advises servicemen to make a resolution to use prophylaxis if they have sex.
"You Can't Win On These!"
"Sex Exposure Without Prophylaxis And You Lose to Venereal Disease : Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"
This poster likens sex without prophylaxis to gambling.
This poster likens sex without prophylaxis to gambling.
"You May Think She's Just Your 'Gal' But She May Be Everyone's Pal"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
This poster warns that women may be promiscuous and advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
This poster warns that women may be promiscuous and advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.
"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.
"Still at the Top of the Army Sick List"
"Almost 3 Times as Many Days Are Lost from Syphilis and Gonorrhea As from Any Other Cause"
This poster compares different causes of days lost in the military and shows that venereal disease tops the list.
This poster compares different causes of days lost in the military and shows that venereal disease tops the list.
"First 2,000,000 Selectees Blood Tested for Syphilis"
"every state has a syphilis problem...Where does your state stand?"
This poster shows the rate of infection for each state. These statistics are based on the results of the blood tests given to men during their Selective Service examinations.
This poster shows the rate of infection for each state. These statistics are based on the results of the blood tests given to men during their Selective Service examinations.
"Venereal Disease Rates"
"It's Too High, Soldier! Better Get it Low! After Each Exposure Always Take a Pro!"
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis to help keep VD rates low.
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis to help keep VD rates low.
"The Amateur is just as dangerous as the Prostitute"
"The army can protect you against many diseases...it can't keep you from getting a venereal disease Unless you--Pro"
This poster warns servicemen that they can get VD from any sexual partner, not just prostitutes. It also advises them to use…
This poster warns servicemen that they can get VD from any sexual partner, not just prostitutes. It also advises them to use…
"Don't Sweat It Out!"
"When you go marching home--will you be clean and fit? Take a Pro"This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis. It includes a space for a list of local prophylaxis stations.
"Fool the Axis--Use Prophylaxis"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster features cartoons of the Axis leaders as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chanchroid. Two hold syringes and one holds a woman in lingere with a skull and crossbones.
"Knock Out V.D."
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster advises servicemen to use soap, silver, a mercury--prophlyaxis--to prevent VD.
"Is This Your 2 Point Technique with Chance...Soldier?
"1 Careless with a Pick-Up 2 Carless with a Prophylactic"
In this poster, Uncle Same warns servicemen about pick-ups and using prophylaxis.
In this poster, Uncle Same warns servicemen about pick-ups and using prophylaxis.
"Almost!"
This poster shows a serviceman who was left behind because of VD. He watches a boat sail off into the sunset while a large hand labeled VD holds him on the shore.
"Another Enemy to National Defense"
This poster juxtaposes an image of Hirohito and an silhouette of a young woman, warning that they are both threats to the war effort. It also uses statistics to convey the significant cost of venereal disease.
"Men of the armed forces...guard…
"Men of the armed forces...guard…
"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.
"Our Carelessness, Their Secret Weapon"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
"Common Sense Protection, Prophylaxis"
This poster features an image of a soldier in gas mask, drawing parallels between that protection and VD prophylaxis.
"Danger"
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
"Did You Know"
"THAT the 483 squadron has the 8 BALL with the only VENEREAL DISEASE case for OCT : THAT the man got his infection while on furlough : THAT he did not wear a rubber or take a PRO : THAT the PLAQUE for best effort will be awarded to the 486th squadron…