A 1940s advert for immunisation against diptheria – it appeared in British magazine in 1947. It was issued by the post-war British government and emphasises that the disease can result in death in infants. Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Symptoms often come on fairly gradually, beginning with a sore throat and fever. Inflammation of the nerves may result in paralysis and death. Diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and is recommended during childhood – vintage nineteen-forties graphics.
A 1940s advert for immunisation against diptheria – it appeared in British magazine in 1947. It was issued by the post-war British government and emphasises that the disease can result in death in infants. Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Symptoms often come on fairly gradually, beginning with a sore throat and fever. This can block the airway and create a barking cough and the neck may swell. Other forms of diphtheria involve the skin, eyes, inflammation of nerves, kidney and bleeding problems. Inflammation of the nerves may result in paralysis and death. Diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and is recommended during childhood – vintage nineteen-forties graphics for editorial use.
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