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Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (NLM)
Title:
If you are in this area look out for scrub typhus fever.
Contributor (Organization):
United States. War Dept.
Contributor (Organization):
United States. Government Printing Office.
Subject (Genre):
Posters
Subject (MeSH Term):
Scrub Typhus prevention & control
Subject (MeSH Term):
Environmental Exposure prevention & control
Subject (Geographic Name):
Asia, Southeastern
Publication Information:
[Washington, D.C. : War Dept.] : 1945.
Publication Country:
United States
Copyright Statement:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain.
Order No.:
A025971
Physical Description:
1 photomechanical print (poster) : col. ; 47 x 33 cm.
Image Description:
Yellow poster with multicolor lettering. Initial title phrase at top of poster. Visual image in upper portion of poster is a map of Southeast Asia, with parts of several countries highlighted. Remaining title words below map. A four-panel series of illustrations near the bottom of the poster shows some steps to take to avoid scrub typhus. Steps include finding dry ground for camp, clearing and burning the area, avoiding contact with decaying logs and plants, and wearing impregnated clothing. Publisher information at bottom of poster.
Language:
eng
Restrictions on Access:
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Call Number:
PP046210 map
Record UI:
101438592

If you are in this area look out for scrub typhus fever.

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