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WW2 Poster -- Dysentery and Diarrhoea
Dysentery and Diarrhoea. Colour lithograph information poster, after 2nd Lt Stacey Hopper. The poster poses questions relating to the dangers and causes of disease, and provides helpful hints, with illustrations, on dealing with Flies and Filth. It was aimed, in particular, at British troops on active service in Italy during World War Two. Six vignettes illustrate how to prevent these illnesses: 1. Burn All Refuse 2. Keep Lid Down 3. Swat em 4. Trap em 5. Cover Food 6. Keep Swill-Bins Closed. Date: 1945
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1945 Active Bacteria Breed Chief Dangers Disease Filth Flies Germs Guidance Helpful Hints Hopper Hygiene Illness Illustrate Illustrations Infections Information Pests Prevent Questions Relating Rubbish Safety Source Stacey Vignettes Warning Diarrhoea Dysentery Fouled
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This vibrant and informative WW2 poster, titled "Dysentery and Diarrhoea," dates back to 1945 and was specifically designed to warn and guide British troops on active service in Italy during World War Two about the dangers and causes of dysentery and diarrhoea. Created as a colour lithograph after 2nd Lt Stacey Hopper's design, the poster poses a series of questions relating to these illnesses and provides helpful hints with illustrations on dealing with flies and filth. The six vignettes in the poster illustrate practical ways to prevent these diseases. The first vignette urges soldiers to "Burn All Refuse" to avoid unattended rubbish, which can breed insects and germs. The second vignette advises keeping lids down on latrines to prevent the spread of disease. The third and fourth vignettes show how to "Swat em" and "Trap em," emphasizing the importance of controlling pests. The fifth vignette suggests "Cover Food" to keep it from being fouled by insects and bacteria. Lastly, the sixth vignette advises keeping "Swill-Bins Closed" to prevent the breeding of flies and the spread of disease. The poster's text emphasizes the importance of hygiene and safety in preventing infections, reminding soldiers that "Dysentery and Diarrhoea are caused by bacteria and germs that enter the body through contaminated food and water or by the bites of infected insects." By following the simple yet effective guidelines illustrated in this poster, British troops could significantly reduce their risk of contracting these debilitating illnesses during their time in Italy.
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