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

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

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
United States. Government Printing Office.
United States. War Department
Publication:
[Washington, D.C. : War Dept.] : U.S. G.P.O., 1945
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Scrub Typhus -- prevention & control
Environmental Exposure -- prevention & control
Asia, Southeastern
Genre(s):
Poster
Abstract:
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.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 photomechanical print (poster) : 47 x 33 cm.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101438592 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A025971
OCLC no.:
232340006
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101438592