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"Hidden Costs In Industry"
"Recent studies of 216,000 industrial workers show an average of 2.98% syphilitic"
This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.
This poster shows the prevalence of syphilis among different groups of workers.
"How Syphilis Spreads"
This chart shows the results of an epidemiological investigation of cases of syphilis.
"A physician in a middlewestern city asked the State Health Department to trace the source of infection in 3 cases of newly acquired infectious syphilis in his…
"A physician in a middlewestern city asked the State Health Department to trace the source of infection in 3 cases of newly acquired infectious syphilis in his…
"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.
"If You Have Syphilis...Your Future Depends on Regular Treatments"
"Don't miss a clinic visit!"
"If You Want to Drop Bombs on the Rising Sun Don't Be a Bum!"
"Remember -- 80% of venereal infections were acquired from pickups!"
This poster warns servicemen that contracting VD from pick-ups is common and may prevent them from contributing to the war effort.
This poster warns servicemen that contracting VD from pick-ups is common and may prevent them from contributing to the war effort.
"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.
"Ignore Fake Advertisements"
This poster warns audiences about quack doctors, treatments, and advertisements. It is part of the "Keeping Fit" poster series.
"'Ads' in newspapers, booklets and tin signs are put out by 'quacks' to get money from ignorant boys and men. Patent…
"'Ads' in newspapers, booklets and tin signs are put out by 'quacks' to get money from ignorant boys and men. Patent…
"In the Air--Team Work Counts! Don't Be the Weak Link!"
This poster warns servicemen not to let down the "team" by contracting VD from a pick-up.
"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."
"Inherited Syphilis"
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…
"A man may transmit syphilis to his children. His children's children…
"Is Your Mind Diseased?"
This is a WWI social hygiene poster directed to servicemen.
"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.
"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"
"Joe Cared for His Lathe so Tenderly"
"--But He Didn't Pay Much Attention to His Body--He Caught Syphilis! : Play Safe--Guard Against VD"
This poster cautions workers to avoid syphilis.
This poster cautions workers to avoid syphilis.
"Juke Joint Sniper, Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster features an image of a woman smoking outside of a "juke joint" and warns audiences that she is a source of VD.
"Keep VD Down"
"Support the American Social Hygiene Assciation : Give the United Way"
"Know for Sure"
This poster advises audiences that a blood test is the only way to know if you have syphilis.
"Know the Risks Involved"
This poster uses statistics in order to convey that young people are significantly affected by syphilis.
"Know the risks involved : Syphilis is acquired and transmitted largely by youth : Youth should receive special attention : Consult a…
"Know the risks involved : Syphilis is acquired and transmitted largely by youth : Youth should receive special attention : Consult a…
"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…
"Live up to it soldier--"
"'I bet you're stronger 'n' braver than anybody!' : 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…
"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.
"Marching in the Ranks of the Enemy!"
"Venereal Disease Has Gone to War! Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
"Men Who Know Say No to Prostitutes, Spreaders of Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster urges servicemen to avoid prostitutes because they spread VD.
"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.
"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.
"No Home Remedy Ever Cured Gonorrhea"
This poster discourages the use of home remedies to treat gonorrhea.
"No Home Remedy or Quack Ever Cured Syphilis or Gonorrhea"
"See your doctor or health officer"
"One broken wheel stops a watch and--one broken man stops a mission"
"Number 6 stopped by venereal disease."
This cartoon conveys to servicemen that their illness can undermine military operations.
This cartoon conveys to servicemen that their illness can undermine military operations.
"Parents Are the Child's First and Best Social Hygiene Teachers!"
This poster urges parents to deal frankly with their children's questions about sex, connecting social hygiene education to their future success.
"If your child asks a question regarding sex, answer it simply, naturally, and in your own…
"If your child asks a question regarding sex, answer it simply, naturally, and in your own…
"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.
"Penicillin for Gonorrhea Works 95 Times Out of 100"
"but...YOU may be one of the failures!"
This poster conveys that penicillin is an effective treatment for gonorrhea but warns that it does not work in all cases.
This poster conveys that penicillin is an effective treatment for gonorrhea but warns that it does not work in all cases.
"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…
"Prevent Syphilis in Marriage"
This poster urges couples to take steps to prevent syphilis in marriage.
"Prevention is the Watchword"
This poster urges communities to get involved in National Social Hygiene Day to help eradicate VD.
"You...Your Organization Must Help Stamp Out Venereal Disease : Organize Community Action! : National Social Hygiene Day : The American Social…
"You...Your Organization Must Help Stamp Out Venereal Disease : Organize Community Action! : National Social Hygiene Day : The American Social…
"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...'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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"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...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…
"Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster warns that prostitution spreads venereal disease.
"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.
"Saboteuse"
This cartoon presents prostitutes as a threat to the health of servicemen and the war effort. The female figure is labeled "venereal carrier."
"Safeguard Our Stronghold...the Family"
This poster promotes National Social Hygiene Day as a way to protect the family.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Shame May Be Fatal"
This poster urges audiences to visit a physician if they believe they have venereal disease, discouraging feelings of false shame that keep people from hiding their illness.
"If you fear you have contracted a disease don't let false shame destroy…
"If you fear you have contracted a disease don't let false shame destroy…
"She may be..a bag of TROUBLE"
This poster warns audiences that women may spread syphilis and gonorrhea.
"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."
"Stamp Out Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster urges viewers to have tests and exams to check for syphilis and gonorrhea.
"Have you had your blood test and examination : Go to your doctor of dept. of health : Bureau of Social Hygiene, 51 Stuyvesant Place, S.I."
"Have you had your blood test and examination : Go to your doctor of dept. of health : Bureau of Social Hygiene, 51 Stuyvesant Place, S.I."