Prevention of congenital syphilis, represented by a baby, a man and a woman, and a hand bursting through the letters "VD". Colour lithograph by A. Games, ca. 1951.

  • Games, Abram, 1914-1996.
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[1951?]
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576141i
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Prevention of congenital syphilis, represented by a baby, a man and a woman, and a hand bursting through the letters "VD". Colour lithograph by A. Games, ca. 1951. Wellcome Collection. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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[London?] : Issued by the Ministry of Health, [1951?] (London : Printed for H.M. Stationery Office by Fosh & Cross Ltd)

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1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 36.1 x 23.5 cm

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V.D need not infect an unborn baby. If a woman has syphilis her child may be born dead, or diseased, but skilled treatment before or during pregnancy will almost always ensure a healthy baby. The advice of a specialist is free and confidential. Delay is dangerous. Addresses of the nearest treatment centres: [space for addresses] A. Games Bears reference no.: 51-1053

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