Prevention of venereal diseases: the feet of a man standing on the letters VD on a blue ground are approached by the feet of a woman who places the toes of one foot on the letters VD. Colour lithograph, ca. 1964.

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[1964?]
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576150i
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Prevention of venereal diseases: the feet of a man standing on the letters VD on a blue ground are approached by the feet of a woman who places the toes of one foot on the letters VD. Colour lithograph, ca. 1964. Wellcome Collection. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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A panel is left blank for overprinting with the addresses of the nearest clinics

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[London?] : Issued by the Ministry of Health : Printed for HM Stationery Office, [1964?] ([London?] : MMP Limited)

Physical description

1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 37.9 x 25.4 cm

Lettering

VD is almost always caught by having sex with an infected person. VD has been increasing among young people. Treatment by a VD specialist can cure it, but delay is dangerous. All who have taken risks should seek advice even if they notice nothing. Addresses of clinics … advice and treatment are confidential. No appointment or doctor's letter is needed. Bears logo of Central Office of Information and its reference number V.D. 03 Bears printer's reference number: Wt P10199 5/64 5336

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Wellcome Collection 576150i

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