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"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Treatment)
"Thirty shots of an arsephenamine; forty shots of bismuth. For no other serious disease is there so sure a cure."
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a physician using a syringe to inject treatment…
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a physician using a syringe to inject treatment…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Spirochetes)
"These gleaming spirals are Spirochaeta pallida. It would take 3,500 of them, ent to end, to make an inch." Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a microscopic view of spirochetes, the germs that cause…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Drug Preparation)
"Only a skilled physician can use arsphenamines, basic drugs in modern scientific treatment of syphilis."
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a physician preparing drugs for syphilis treatment.
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a physician preparing drugs for syphilis treatment.
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Darkfield Exam)
"A special dark-field microscope is needed to see the tiny, pale spirochete--the germ that causes syphilis."
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a man looking through a darkfield microscope at…
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. The photograph shows a man looking through a darkfield microscope at…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Cause, Spread, Cure)
"About SYPHILIS..We know : 1. The Cause (Spirochetes) 2. How it is Spread 3. And How it May Be Cured"
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. This graphic summarizes the information included in the pamphlet about the cause,…
Detail from an educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis. This graphic summarizes the information included in the pamphlet about the cause,…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Detail--Blood Test)
"A bit of blood is carefully drawn from the arm for the blood test. It's as simple as a smallpox vaccination."
"The completed blood test. The milky solution on the right shows syphilis. THe clear solution means health."
Detail from an…
"The completed blood test. The milky solution on the right shows syphilis. THe clear solution means health."
Detail from an…
"Syphilis, Its Cause, Its Spread..Its Cure!" (Cover)
Cover of a educational pamphlet by the USPHS on syphilis.
"Syphilis, False Shame and Fear May Destroy Your Future"
This poster shows a man and woman bowing their heads in shame and urges audiences to have a blood test.
"Have your blood tested."
"Have your blood tested."
"Syphilis--A Million New Victims Each Year"
This poster conveys that a million people are infected with syphilis each year.
"Syphilis the Enemy of Youth"
"3 out of 4 syphilis infections are acquired between 15 and 30 years of age."
This infographic breaks down the percentage of new cases of syphilis each year by age. Most who acquire the disease do so between the ages of 15 and 30.
This infographic breaks down the percentage of new cases of syphilis each year by age. Most who acquire the disease do so between the ages of 15 and 30.
"Syphilis Strikes One Out of Ten Adults"
This poster informs audiences that 1/10 adults will contract syphilis.
"Consult a reputable physician."
"Consult a reputable physician."
"Syphilis Strikes One Out of Every 10 Adults" (Pictorial Statistics Brochure)
This is a reproduction of the 1/10 infographic originally from the Reader's Digest and Survey Graphic articles by Parran. Here it is included in a pamphlet by Pictorial Statistics, Inc. to highlight their work and the effectiveness of infographics.
"Syphilis May Cause"
"Heart trouble, blindness, deafness, mental disorders : Have your blood tested"
This poster warns audiences about the effects of syphilis.
This poster warns audiences about the effects of syphilis.
"Syphilis is Bad Business"
This infographic informs employers about the components of an industrial syphilis control program.
"1. Health every employee get a blood test, especially accident and chronic sickness cases. 2. Keep examination results condiential between doctor,…
"1. Health every employee get a blood test, especially accident and chronic sickness cases. 2. Keep examination results condiential between doctor,…
"Syphilis is a Dangerous Disease But it Can Be Cured"
This poster explains that syphilis can be cured though it is a serious illness.
"Syphilis in Sweden" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
This pictorial statistic shows the incidence of syphilis in Sweden 1916-1934. While there was a sharp increase in 1919, new cases decreased dramatically in the 1920s and 1930s. It is from the article "Stamp Out Syphilis!" from the July 1936 issue of…
"Syphilis in New York State, Syphilis in Scandinavia" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
This pictorial statistic compares the incidence of syphilis in New York and Scandinavia. Even though the two areas have approximately equal populations, New York has 50,000 new cases annually, while Norway, Sweden, and Denmark only have about 2,000.
"Syphilis in New York State, Syphilis in Scandinavia"
This pictorial statistic compares the incidence of syphilis in New York State and Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden). Though they have roughly equal populations, Scandinavia has a much lower rate of disease. It is a graphic print for an image that…
"Syphilis Examination Results are Confidential"
This poster conveys that the results of syphilis exams are confidential.
"Syphilis could have ruined my home, but..."
"the Doctor found my infection and REGULAR TREATMENTS saved me and my children"
This poster promotes adequate treatment by a physician and reminds viewers that syphilis can affect the family.
This poster promotes adequate treatment by a physician and reminds viewers that syphilis can affect the family.
"Syphilis Can Be Cured"
This poster informs viewers that syphilis can be cured if people are tested and treated adequately.
"Syphilis and the Unborn"
"Five out of six babies of untreated syphilitic mothers are born dead or diseased."
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea...the Axis Partners"
This comic poster shows a serviceman leaving a brothel and then being stalked by anthropomorphized syphilis and gonorrhea germs. The germs are presented as German and Japanese stereotypes. They try to prevent the young man from going to the…
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea..."
"Wreck Lives, Waste Manpower, Destroy Homes, Cause Death"
This poster warns about the serious effects of VD.
This poster warns about the serious effects of VD.
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea Waste the Manpower Needed to Win The War"
The poster explains that VD threatens the war effort.
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea Can be Prevented and Cured"
"If You Suspect Infection Go to a Reliable Doctor : If you cannot afford a Physician Go to a clinic : Department of Health, New York"
"Syphilis A Cause of Blindness"
This pictorial statistic conveys that syphilis is responsible for 15% of cases of blindness. It repeats the symbol of a blind man to represent the statistic. It is a graphic print for an image that appeared in Parran's 1937 book, Shadow on the Land.
"Stop Syphilis"
"Support Local and State Efforts to Reduce Syphilis"
This poster urges viewers to support community syphilis control efforts.
This poster urges viewers to support community syphilis control efforts.
"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.
"State Laws Protecting Marriage from Syphilis"
This map shows the distribution of state laws requiring premarital syphilis tests in 1944.
"Stamp Out Syphilis"
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…
"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!" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
This is the cover of a reprint of an article from the July 1936 issue of Survey Graphic.
"Stamp Out Syphilis!"
"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 :…
"Stamp Out Syphilis--Enemy of Youth"
This is a publicity poster for National Social Hygiene Day 1938. "Stamp Out Syphilis" is being broadcast over a suburban community.
"Stamp Out Syphilis--Enemy of Youth!"
This is an ASHA order form for posters versions of cartoon titled, "Isn't it fair to warn her?""'Three-fourths of all syphilis infections are acquired by young people between the ages of 16 and 30 years.' : Isn't it fair to warn her? : Syphilis Can…
"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."
"Smart Soldiers Don't Get Venereal Disease, Avoid Pickups!"
This poster warns soldiers to avoid pick-ups. It shows a man with a sore on his lip.
"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."
"She may be..a bag of TROUBLE"
This poster warns audiences that women may spread syphilis and gonorrhea.
"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.
"Result of Treatment Methods" (Survey Graphic Reprint)
This pictorial statistic shows the results for patients who underwent treatment according to different schedules--continuous, intermittent, and irregular. Continuous treatment led to the most satisfactory outcomes for patients while irregular…
"Protect Yourself!"
"Use a rubber : Wash with soap and water : Take prophylaxis : These are weapons against syphilis and clap."
"Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster warns that prostitution spreads venereal disease.
"Prophylaxis" Octopus
A sword labeled prophylaxis cuts off the tentacles of an octopus labeled VD. The arms have the names of different venereal diseases on them.
"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 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...'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...'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."
This is one poster in…
This is one poster in…
"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."
This is one poster in…
This is one poster in…
"Prevent Syphilis in Marriage"
This poster urges couples to take steps to prevent syphilis in marriage.