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1942-44 EV a Veces.jpg
"Todavia Resulta Mas Facil Prevenir Que Curar Las Enfermedades Venereas"

This poster warns that sometimes penicillin doesn't work and that it is easier to prevent rather than cure venereal diseases.

1940 Prevention Watchword.jpg
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…

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* 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"

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."
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