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as old as creation 1937.jpg
This poster advises people to consult their physicians for information on syphilis treatment.

bad blood 1937.jpeg
This poster advises audiences that "bad blood" is another name for syphilis, how the disease is spread, and that six months to a year of treatment is required.
"Your blood is bad means you have syphilis : You can give it to others through sexual…

dont wait doomed 1937.jpg
This poster urges people to seek treatment immediately.

"Don't wait - 70% are doomed if treatment of syphilis is delayed for 3 years after the disease is contracted : Consult a reputable physician."

know the risks.jpg
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…

shame may be fatal 1937.jpeg
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…

syphilis strikes 1937.jpeg
This poster informs audiences that 1/10 adults will contract syphilis.

"Consult a reputable physician."

the first 2 years 1937.jpeg
This poster warns about syphilis relapses.

"91% of syphilitic infections relapse in this period : The disease may be transmitted to others who contact the lesion : Consult a reputable physician."

the great crippler 1937.jpeg
An image of a young girl with a crutch along with the caption warns viewers of the effects of syphilis.
LOC Notes: Produced for the town of Hempstead Health Dept.

gonorrhea causes blindness 1937.jpeg
This poster informs the audience that although gonorrhea has serious effects, they can be avoided. A knight stomps down a snake.

"It can be prevented and cured : For examination and free pamphlets go to your doctor or Dept. of Health clinic."

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."

chicago will control syphilis 1938.jpeg
This poster informs viewers that they can get blood tests locally.

"You may have your blood test free and confidentially at one of the following stations : Chicago Board of Health, Herman N. Bundesen, Pres."

false shame and fear 1938.jpeg
This poster shows a man and woman bowing their heads in shame and urges audiences to have a blood test.

"Have your blood tested."

stamp out syphilis 1938.jpeg
This poster encourages couples to be tested before marriage to ensure healthy children.

"Every baby is entitled to be born healthy : Blood test & examination should be made before marriage by your doctor or Bureau of Social Hygiene Clinic, 51…

stamp out syphilis and gonorrhea 1938.jpeg
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."

1940 dont gamble with syphilis.jpg
"Consult Health Authorities"

This poster urges viewers to not take chances with syphilis and visit a health care professional.

1940 examination results are confidential.jpg
This poster conveys that the results of syphilis exams are confidential.

1940 stamp out syphilis.jpg
"The Work Projects Administration is Cooperating in the National Campaign to Stamp Out Syphilis! : 1. You are asked to go to your private doctor for a blood test. If you cannot pay for this go to any of the following : City Clinics : Health Center :…

1940 stop syphilis.jpg
"Support Local and State Efforts to Reduce Syphilis"

This poster urges viewers to support community syphilis control efforts.

1940 syphilis menace to industry.jpg
"Dont Lose Your Pay"

This poster warns viewers that syphilis can cause lead to loss of income.

1940 the enemy is syphilis.jpg
"Enlist employees in a campaign against it"

This poster urges workers to get involved in anti-syphilis efforts.

1940* Syphilis and Gonorrhea Poster 2.jpg
"If You Suspect Infection Go to a Reliable Doctor : If you cannot afford a Physician Go to a clinic : Department of Health, New York"

1941 Diseases of Youth.jpg
"Of all new syphilis Infections, 60% occur In young people between 16 and 30 years of age : 90,000 of the First Two Million Selectees Tested Had Syphilis"

This poster features photos of young people engaging in various activities and warns that…

1941 face the facts.jpg
"Reported Cases : 100,000 under 19 Yrs. of Age : 13,000 between 11 and 15"

This poster presents statistics about syphilis among young people.

1941 find syphilis.jpg
"Help Employees Get Blood Tests"

The poster promotes syphilis tests by employers.

1941 Know For Sure.jpg
This poster advises audiences that a blood test is the only way to know if you have syphilis.

1941 Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea.jpg
This poster warns that prostitution spreads venereal disease.

1941 six out of ten cured.jpg
"Because They Did Not Wait Too Long"

1941 Syphilis and Gonorrhea Waste Manpower.jpg
The poster explains that VD threatens the war effort.

1941 Syphilis and Gonorrhea....jpg
"Wreck Lives, Waste Manpower, Destroy Homes, Cause Death"

This poster warns about the serious effects of VD.

1941 syphilis is a dangerous disease.jpg
This poster explains that syphilis can be cured though it is a serious illness.

1941 syphilis may cause.jpg
"Heart trouble, blindness, deafness, mental disorders : Have your blood tested"

This poster warns audiences about the effects of syphilis.

1941 What You Dont Know Can Hurt You.jpg
"Get a blood test for Syphilis"

This poster advises audiences to be tested.

1941* A Million Victims.jpg
This poster conveys that a million people are infected with syphilis each year.

1941* No Home Remedy Ever Cured Gonorrhea.jpg
This poster discourages the use of home remedies to treat gonorrhea.

1941* Penicillin for Gonorrhea.jpg
"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.

1943 easy to get.jpg
This poster features an image of a woman and warns that VD is easy to catch.

1943 their health depends on you.jpg
"Destroy Syphilis : Cooperate with Your Local Health Agency"

1937 Beast.jpg
This is a reprint of a poster created for the first National Social Hygiene Day in 1937. It features a knight representing the "nation-wide fight on venereal diseases" attacking the monster of syphilis with a lance of "medical science and education.…

1937 Ice Pack Breaks Up.jpg
This National Social Hygiene Poster features a cartoon that shows the ship of "prevention and cure of venereal disease" breaking up the ice pack of "prudery," "shush! shush!," and "ignorance."

1940 Dont Be A Dope.jpg
"Pick-ups spread Syphilis and Gonorrhea : Guard against infection : 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.…

1940 dont do this or this.jpg
"Don't go to a quack doctor : Don't buy home remedies : If you think you have a Venereal Disease...See Your Medical Officer At Once : The Army Has the Best Drugs and the Best Treatment"

This poster discourages servicemen from seeking treatment…

1940 Elephant Never Forgets.jpg
"Don't forget to protect yourself against Vd (Venereal Disease)"

1940 From Time Immemorial.jpg
"In World War I the Army's venereal disease rate was the lowest in its history to that time. The all-time low was reached in 1939, after which the trend was upward. "

This poster explains that venereal disease rates increase during war time. A…

1940 Giraffe.jpg
This poster shows a giraffe dressed in a sailor uniform heading towards a prophylaxis ("Pro") station.

1940 Gonorrhea Can Be Cured.jpg
"See Your Doctor of Health Officer"

This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.

1940 Gonorrhea Can Be Cured green.jpg
"See your Doctor or Health Officer"

This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.

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1940 Health Patriotic Duty.jpg
This poster urges servicemen and industrial workers alike that it is their duty to remain healthy.

1940 Hes Doing His Job.jpg
"Prepare youth for national service : Protect youth from VD and vice : Preserve family life : National Social Hygiene Day"

This poster ties social hygiene efforts to those of servicemen. It is also promoting National Social Hygiene Day.

1940 Joe Cared for his Lathe.jpg
"--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.

1940 keep vd down.jpg
"Support the American Social Hygiene Assciation : Give the United Way"

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