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"Help Fight Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster features a soldier attacking a snake labeled "syphilis and gonorrhea." It advises servicemen to practice abstinence, condoms, and prophylaxis stations.
"Abstinence is the safest measure otherwise 1. use a contraceptive (rubber) 2.…
"Abstinence is the safest measure otherwise 1. use a contraceptive (rubber) 2.…
"Marching in the Ranks of the Enemy!"
"Venereal Disease Has Gone to War! Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"
"Your Face is So Familiar"
This comic poster shows a number of servicemen at a diner. One talks to a woman sitting alone but another soldier picks her up and leaves with her. While the original man is upset that the other stole his pick-up, the other men explain that he was…
"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.
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea Waste the Manpower Needed to Win The War"
The poster explains that VD threatens the war effort.
"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.
"Gonorrhea and Syphilis Lead Among Communicable Diseases"
This infographic conveys that there are more new cases of syphilis and gonorrhea each year compared to other infectious diseases.
"The A-B-C of Syphilis"
"What the average person should know about a very dangerous and prevalent disease"
This pamphlet includes short entires about syphilis in alphabetical order. It was included in National Social Hygiene Day Program Kits.
This pamphlet includes short entires about syphilis in alphabetical order. It was included in National Social Hygiene Day Program Kits.
"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,…
"Chief Cause of Navy Disability"
"More Than Twice as Many Days Lot From Venereal Diseases as From Any Other Single Cause"
This poster conveys that gonorrhea, syphilis, and chancroid are responsible for the most days lost in the Navy.
This poster conveys that gonorrhea, syphilis, and chancroid are responsible for the most days lost in the Navy.
"Diseases of Youth, Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"Gonorrhea Strikes Same Age Groups But is 3 Times More Prevalent"
This poster compares the prevalence of primary syphilis among different age groups of men and women. The text and the bar graph indicate that young people have the highest rates.
This poster compares the prevalence of primary syphilis among different age groups of men and women. The text and the bar graph indicate that young people have the highest rates.
"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.
"This Pharmacy is Cooperating"
This poster would have been put in pharmacy windows to signal their participation in the campaign to promote adequate education and treatment about syphilis.
"Warning! Venereal Diseases"
"Learn How to Protect Your Family and Community From Them"
This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea bombs falling on a community and encourages audiences to participate in the fight against them.
This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea bombs falling on a community and encourages audiences to participate in the fight against them.
Herald of Social Hygiene (Health Helps Comic Strip)
This comic strip is one in the "Health Helps" series. It shows a worker, Jerry, who visits a quack for syphilis treatment. His employer advises him to see his family physician. It is featured in the NSHD broadside.
"Blinded by Gonorrhea"
This poster explains how men may transmit gonorrhea to their family and that children can be blinded by the illness. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"If the mother has gonorrhea, her child may be blinded at birth :…
"If the mother has gonorrhea, her child may be blinded at birth :…
Germs
This poster advises that a man who wants to engage in premarital sex may have venereal disease. It describes how gonococcal and syphilitic germs may be transmitted. It is part of a larger poster series called "Youth and Life."
"A man who would…
"A man who would…
Pharmacy Window Display
This photograph shows a display in a pharmacy window. It includes posters, infographics, and objects related to syphilis control.
"Don't Destroy Parental Powers by Neglect"
"Gonorrhea, The Great Sterilizer"
This poster warns about the effects of gonorrhea and urges parents not to neglect their children.
This poster warns about the effects of gonorrhea and urges parents not to neglect their children.
"Two Girls I Know What to Meet You in the Worst Way"
This poster conveys that prostitution spreads venereal disease to servicemen. A soldier is labeled "The Young, The Brave, The Strong." The woman speaking is labeled prostitution. Behind her stand two female figures with skeletal faces identified as…
"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.
"Workers! Strike Down These Enemies of Victory"
This image conveys that venereal disease is a threat to industrial production and the war effort. Gonorrhea and syphilis appear as planes bombing a factory while a worker looks on.
"They Don't Mix"
This comic poster emphasizes that servicemen, especially when intoxicated, should use prophylaxis.
"Knock Out V.D."
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster advises servicemen to use soap, silver, a mercury--prophlyaxis--to prevent VD.
"Two New Gremlins!"
This poster shows syphilis and gonorrhea gremlins chaining up a serviceman.
"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."
"No Home Remedy Ever Cured Gonorrhea"
This poster discourages the use of home remedies to treat gonorrhea.
"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.
"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…
"Know Your Enemy"
"Gonorrhea Steals Time : Use a Prophylactic : Go to a Prophylactic Station"
A large hand labeled gonorrhea reaches for a clock. The poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.
A large hand labeled gonorrhea reaches for a clock. The poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.
"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.
"Are We Checking the Great Plague"
This is an article by R.A. Vonderlehr in Survey Graphic giving an update on the state of syphilis control in the US.
"They're Both Destroyers"
"Avoid 'Venereal Disease' : Gonorrhea and Syphilis Aid the Axis"
"Easy to Get..Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
"Don't take a chance--Take a Pro"
This poster warns that venereal diseases are easy to get. It shows a serviceman outside a bar with a woman. A prophylaxis station is across the street.
This poster warns that venereal diseases are easy to get. It shows a serviceman outside a bar with a woman. A prophylaxis station is across the street.
"Your Stay Here is TEMPORARY, Syphilis and Gonorrhea are Permanent!"
This poster warns soldiers stationed in Asia to avoid VD through abstinence or prophylaxis use.
"Abstinence is the safest measure! Otherwise: 1. Use a contraceptive (rubber) plus 2. Immedicate prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of 'pro'…
"Abstinence is the safest measure! Otherwise: 1. Use a contraceptive (rubber) plus 2. Immedicate prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of 'pro'…
"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"
"Easy to Get...Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster features an image of a woman and warns that VD is easy to catch.
"Don't Be a Dope...Play Safe!"
"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.…
"Gonorrhea Can Be Cured Quickly, Cheaply, Painlessly, With New Drugs"
"See Your Doctor of Health Officer"
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
"Gonorrhea Can Be Cured Quickly Painlessly Cheaply"
"See your Doctor or Health Officer"
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
This poster conveys that gonorrhea can easily be cured.
"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…
"Men Who Know Say No to Prostitutes, Spreaders of Syphilis and Gonorrhea"
This poster urges servicemen to avoid prostitutes because they spread VD.
"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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"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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"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.
"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 Healthy Shall Inherit the Earth"
"Syphilis and Gonorrhea sap America's strength : We can control these diseases!"
This poster warns that venereal disease threatens the US's strength.
This poster warns that venereal disease threatens the US's strength.