"Help Fight Syphilis and Gonorrhea"

1942-44 Help Fight Syphilis and Gonorrhea.jpg

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"Help Fight Syphilis and Gonorrhea"

Description

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. prophylaxis treatment (know the locations of pro stations)

Source

National Archives, Record Group 112: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), Series: Posters Promoting Venereal Disease Prevention and the Prevention of Other Diseases, circa 1942-1944.

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Citation

Shyam Offset Ltd., Karachi, [India], “"Help Fight Syphilis and Gonorrhea",” Venereal Disease Visual History Archive, accessed December 26, 2024, https://vdarchive.newmedialab.cuny.edu/items/show/218.

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