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Preventing Diphtheria

The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company published several pamphlets on family, health, and wellness topics to promote healthy living across generations.

Boston, Massachusetts: John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1932. A booklet promoting the Diphtheria vaccine to American parents: "You have the power to protect your children from diphtheria. Take no chances ... If all parents will cooperate with physicians and health workers, we can do away with this deadly menace". Describes what the disease is, how it spreads, how it can be prevented, and the importance of vaccines. An important look into public health and childhood diseases c.1932, as well as the history of vaccination. Single vol. (6.5" by 4.25"), pp. [8], stapled in original illus. wrps with photo of baby on upper cover. Very good. Minor toning, spotting. Some rust staining from staples.

Price: $125.00

Item #23000781