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1938 ABC Syphilis.jpg
"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.

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

1940 Live up to it .jpg
"'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…

1940 Private Caution Dont Take Chances.jpg
"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…

1940 Private Caution Guard Against.jpg
"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…

1940 Private Caution Says Dice.jpg
"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'…

1940 Private Caution Says Guard Against.jpg
"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…

1940 VD Wards Full of Wise Guys.jpg
This poster shows 4 men in hospital beds. Each of them explains his error that led to contracting VD: "I could pick the safe ones," "I tried to treat myself," "I refused prophylaxis," "I knew it all. I ignored the advice of my CO my chaplain and the…

1940 Wounded by Syphilis.jpg
"if exposed Take a Prophylaxis promptly"

This poster urges servicemen to use prophylaxis.

1940* Santa Delivering Pro Packets.jpg
This poster shows Santa Claus delivering prophylaxis packettes to servicemen.

1943 fight syphilis and gonorrhea.jpg
"Avoid exposure : Avoid pickups and prostitutes : If exposed, use prophylaxis : If infected, see a medical officer"

1943* It Can Happen Here!.jpg
"In 1942 This Station Had: [Blank] Cases of Venereal Disease : Prophylaxis Taken Promptly After Exposure Would Have Prevented Them : Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"

1944 AAFTC Man Who Wasnt There.jpg
"He Let His Buddies Down By Getting a Venereal Disease : Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

This poster advises servicemen that they are letting down their fellow men if they contract VD and that prophylaxis will prevent it.

1944 AAFTC Marching in the Ranks.jpg
"Venereal Disease Has Gone to War! Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

1944 AAFTC Minutes Here.jpg
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

This poster urges servicemen to visit prophylaxis stations to avoid contracting venereal disease.

1944 AAFTC Not Necessary Manhood.jpg
"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.

1944 AAFTC Slap Japs.jpg
"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.

1944 AAFTC Time is Short.jpg
"Two Days is Too Late! Take a 'Pro' in Two Hours!"

This poster informs servicemen that they have a limited amount of time to use prophylaxis after having sex.

1944 AAFTC Without Prophylaxis Pro Axis.jpg
"Venereal Disease Helps the Enemy"

This poster warns that failure to use prophylaxis threatens the war effort.

1944 AAFTC Wont Say No Take a Pro.jpg
This poster advises servicemen to make a resolution to use prophylaxis if they have sex.

1944 AAFTC You May Think Shes Your Gal.jpg
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

This poster warns that women may be promiscuous and advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.

1944 Dunce.jpg
This poster features a sailor in a dunce cap writing lines on the board as punishment for not going to the prophylaxis station.

1944 Elephant.jpg
The poster reminds viewers not to forget to visit prophylaxis stations.

1944 Let There Be Light.jpg
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…

1940* This Aint no Laughing Matter.jpg
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.

"Don't Ever Forget When She Has Allure, An Ounce of Prevention, Is Worth A Pound of Cure! So Bear It in Mind--When On One of Your Sprees, It Can Happen to You--Venereal Disease!"

1940* Venereal Disease Rates.jpg
"It's Too High, Soldier! Better Get it Low! After Each Exposure Always Take a Pro!"

This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis to help keep VD rates low.

1940* You Art a Sabateur.jpg
"...Whether or Not You Get a Venereal Disease You Still Are Gambling With the Freedom of Your Country by Your Carelessness"This poster warns soldiers that failing to use prophylaxis threatens the nation.

1942 Amateur Just as Dangerous.jpg
"The army can protect you against many diseases...it can't keep you from getting a venereal disease Unless you--Pro"

This poster warns servicemen that they can get VD from any sexual partner, not just prostitutes. It also advises them to use…

1942 Dont Sweat It Out.jpg
"When you go marching home--will you be clean and fit? Take a Pro"This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis. It includes a space for a list of local prophylaxis stations.

1942 Fool the Axis.jpg
"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.

1942 Knock Out VD.jpg
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease!"This poster advises servicemen to use soap, silver, a mercury--prophlyaxis--to prevent VD.

1942-44 2 Point Technique 2.jpg
"1 Careless with a Pick-Up 2 Carless with a Prophylactic"

In this poster, Uncle Same warns servicemen about pick-ups and using prophylaxis.

1942-44 Beam.jpg
This poster warns audiences to use prophylaxis.

1942-44 Big Step Forward.jpg
"The New Pro Kit : Simple, Easy, Effective"

This poster features a cartoon of a serviceman, Cpl. Emax, and promotes a new pro kit.

1942-44 Buddy Its Great to Know Youre Safe 2.jpg
"'NO' is the best tactic, the next, PROPHYLACTIC"This poster features images of servicemen outside a prophylactic station and advises audiences to use prophylaxis if they engage in sexual activity.

1942-44 Carelessness.jpg
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

1942-44 Common Sense Protection.jpg
This poster features an image of a soldier in gas mask, drawing parallels between that protection and VD prophylaxis.

1942-44 Danger.jpg
"Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

1942-44 Did You Know.jpg
"THAT the 483 squadron has the 8 BALL with the only VENEREAL DISEASE case for OCT : THAT the man got his infection while on furlough : THAT he did not wear a rubber or take a PRO : THAT the PLAQUE for best effort will be awarded to the 486th squadron…

1942-44 Don't Sweat It Out.jpg
"If you've been exposed...Prophylaxis Prevents Venereal Disease"

This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.

1942-44 Dont Drop the Ball.jpg
"Use Prophylaxis!"

This poster advices audiences to use prophylaxis and features an image of men playing baseball.

1942-44 Easy Pick-ups!.jpg
"'NO'S, the best tactic...the next, PROPHYLACTIC!"

1942-44 For Protection Use Prophylaxis.jpg
This poster advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.

1942-44 Help Close this Clinic  2.jpg
"Help Close This Clinic!"

This poster features a venereal disease clinic with a swastika on the roof. It advises servicemen to use prophylaxis.

1942-44 Help Fight Syphilis and Gonorrhea.jpg
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.…

1942-44 Hooey Phooey.jpg
This poster shows a service men blowing off a poster warning men about drinking and contracting VD from women. Later and clearly intoxicated, he fails to stop at the prophylaxis station. Three germ characters watch him realize he is infected and go…

1942-44 How to Take a Pro.jpg
"You May Fail Your Country if You Fail to Keep Fit : Faltaria a Su Pais Si Ud. No Esta en Salud"

This poster explains how to use chemical prophylaxis in Spanish and English.

1942-44 Its Here.jpg
"Simple, Easy, Effective"

Cpl. Emax announces that a military has a new Pro Kit.

1942-44 Knock Out This Enemy.jpg
"Don't Be a Casualty to Venereal Disease : It can happen to you! PROphylaxis PROvides Protection!"

This poster advises audiences to use prophylaxis.
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