Surprise attack.
- Date:
- 1951
- Videos
About this work
Description
A small girl (unvaccinated) is infected with smallpox; recovers, but is marked for life. This story of an outbreak in a country town tells how it was caused and the measures taken to limit its spread. The film is an appeal to all parents to have their children vaccinated in infancy. Not suitable for showing to young children.
Publication/Creation
UK : Ministry of Health, 1951.
Physical description
1 videocassette (VHS) (11 min.) : sound, black and white, PAL.
1 DVD (11 min.) : sound, black and white
1 DVD (11 min.) : sound, black and white
Copyright note
Crown copyright, managed by BFI.
Notes
These viewing copies were made from material preserved by the BFI National Archive
Creator/production credits
A Crown Film Unit Production. A Central Office of Information film for the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Central Council for Health Education.
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores4433D