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Coughs Collection

"Coughs: A Silent Spreader of Diseases" Coughs and sneezes have long been recognized as potent carriers of diseases

Background imageCoughs Collection: Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases

Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases, Wanted for Sneezing.. Date: circa 1940

Background imageCoughs Collection: Coughs & Sneezes Poster

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster issued by the Ministry of Health during the Second World War and featuring a woman sneezing without catching the germs in a handkerchief

Background imageCoughs Collection: Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Background imageCoughs Collection: Coughs & Sneezes Poster

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster from the Ministry of Health showing a man sneezing without a handkerchief on a London Underground train during WWII

Background imageCoughs Collection: Poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases

Poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases
Ministry of Health poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases -- trap the germs in your handkerchief

Background imageCoughs Collection: Feverfew

Feverfew
5311733 Feverfew; (add.info.: Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) As well as being used as a febrifuge, it vas prescribed for coughs, congestion of the lungs

Background imageCoughs Collection: Yadil Advertisement

Yadil Advertisement
Advertisement promoting the use of Yadil for treatment of common colds, influenza, coughs, hay fever, sore throats, pneumonia, mumps, scarlet fever, measles, whooping cough, typhoid fever

Background imageCoughs Collection: GAS LIGHTING IN 1807

GAS LIGHTING IN 1807
THE GOOD EFFECTS OF CARBONIC GAS !!! - neighbours complain of the smoke or of being asphyxiated, pedestrians whinge about the smell and one coughs himself to death... Date: 1807

Background imageCoughs Collection: Advertisement for Geraudels Pastilles

Advertisement for Geraudels Pastilles. 1893

Background imageCoughs Collection: Poster, The British public is not to be sneezed at

Poster, The British public is not to be sneezed at
Ministry of Health poster, The British public is not to be sneezed at -- coughs and sneezes spread diseases -- use your handkerchief to trap the germs and prevent droplet infection. circa 1950s

Background imageCoughs Collection: Advert for Mellins Emulsion 1895

Advert for Mellins Emulsion 1895
Mellins Emulsion, medicine for children and adults to help with coughs, colds and bronchitis. 1895

Background imageCoughs Collection: Owbridges Lung Tonic, For Coughs and For Colds, Sailor boy cut-out (colour litho)

Owbridges Lung Tonic, For Coughs and For Colds, Sailor boy cut-out (colour litho)
3656543 Owbridges Lung Tonic, For Coughs and For Colds, Sailor boy cut-out (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owbridges Lung Tonic)

Background imageCoughs Collection: Camping out in Scotland, with the Militia on Lanark Muir (engraving)

Camping out in Scotland, with the Militia on Lanark Muir (engraving)
1049677 Camping out in Scotland, with the Militia on Lanark Muir (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camping out in Scotland)

Background imageCoughs Collection: Advertisement, Geraudels Pastilles (engraving)

Advertisement, Geraudels Pastilles (engraving)
1039240 Advertisement, Geraudels Pastilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Geraudels Pastilles)

Background imageCoughs Collection: Tobacconist and Snuff Man, Cooke s, trade card (engraving)

Tobacconist and Snuff Man, Cooke s, trade card (engraving)
984017 Tobacconist and Snuff Man, Cooke s, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobacconist and Snuff Man, Cooke s)

Background imageCoughs Collection: Advertising postcard for Owbridges Lung Tonic - India

Advertising postcard for Owbridges Lung Tonic - India
Advertising postcard for Owbridges Lung Tonic ( A Royal Cure for Coughs and Colds ) showing cases of the magical medicine being transported by two elephants in India. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageCoughs Collection: Poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases, WW2

Poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases, WW2
Ministry of Health poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases -- trap the germs in your handkerchief. Help to keep the nation fighting fit. Date: 1940s

Background imageCoughs Collection: Advertisement for Chlorodyne

Advertisement for Chlorodyne
An advertisement for Dr J Collis Brownes Chlorodyne, the best and surest remedy for all kinds of conditions, including coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, diarrhoea, cholera, dysentery, spasms

Background imageCoughs Collection: Advert for Allcocks Porous Plasters for aches and pains WWI

Advert for Allcocks Porous Plasters for aches and pains WWI
Allcocks Porous Plasters for pain relief, rheumatism in shoulders, stiffness or soreness of muscles, prevent coughs, colds, weak lungs and strengthen weak backs and sides and restore energy. 1915

Background imageCoughs Collection: Advertisement for Beechams Lung Syrup

Advertisement for Beechams Lung Syrup
Mother Knows Best - Advertisement for Beechams Lung Syrup - for throat and chest, coughs, bronchitis, catarrh and whooping cough. Date: 1930

Background imageCoughs Collection: Advertisement for a Quack Remedy - Japanese Junk - Sydney

Advertisement for a Quack Remedy - Japanese Junk - Sydney
Advertisement for a Quack Remedy on the sails of a Japanese Junk - Sydney Harbour, Australia. Dr. Sheldons New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and Consumption. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCoughs Collection: Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8345

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8345
This image may not be used in educational posters Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion)

Background imageCoughs Collection: Red-billed choughs, 19th century artwork C013 / 6313

Red-billed choughs, 19th century artwork C013 / 6313
Red-billed chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) pair. Plate 29 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Background imageCoughs Collection: Elecampane - growing in garden; used as a medicinal and ornamental plant. Dorset

Elecampane - growing in garden; used as a medicinal and ornamental plant. Dorset
ROG-13730 Elecampane - growing in garden, used as a medicinal and ornamental plant Dorset, UK Inula helenium Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCoughs Collection: Garlic cloves

Garlic cloves (Allium sativum) on a wooden surface. Garlic is widely used in cooking. Chopping or crushing garlic produces compounds that are believed to have health benefits

Background imageCoughs Collection: Walking in Winter

Walking in Winter
A child walks in the snow, risking coughs if not bronchitis - but Infangyl will take care of them

Background imageCoughs Collection: Cod Liver Oil / Children

Cod Liver Oil / Children
Advertisement for Mellins cod liver oil emulsion, for colds, coughs, chest ailments and wasting sickness

Background imageCoughs Collection: Fumigator / Medical Adv

Fumigator / Medical Adv
A vapour-releasing contraption..great value in Whooping Cough, Croup and other spasmotic coughs. It is of great value in Diptheria... simple and inexpensive


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"Coughs: A Silent Spreader of Diseases" Coughs and sneezes have long been recognized as potent carriers of diseases. From the early days of GAS LIGHTING IN 1807 to the Yadil Advertisement, various mediums have highlighted the importance of preventing the spread of illnesses through coughing. One such reminder was the iconic Coughs & Sneezes Poster during World War II, which emphasized the need for hygiene practices to protect public health. This poster served as a powerful visual representation that resonated with people during challenging times. Even in earlier years, advertisements like Geraudels Pastilles and Mellins Emulsion urged individuals to take action against coughs. These products aimed to provide relief from respiratory ailments while emphasizing their role in preventing further transmission. The Red-billed Chough at Alpine Zoo Innsbruck serves as a reminder that not only humans but also animals can be affected by contagious diseases transmitted through coughing. This highlights how crucial it is for everyone to practice good respiratory etiquette. "The British public is not to be sneezed at" - this phrase encapsulates the resilience and determination shown by communities when faced with health crises caused by infectious coughs. It emphasizes that collective efforts are necessary to combat these threats effectively. Owbridges Lung Tonic advertisement featuring a Sailor boy cut-out reminds us that even sailors, who often face harsh conditions at sea, were susceptible to colds and coughs. The product's promise of relief demonstrates society's ongoing search for remedies throughout history. Whether it be historical posters or modern-day campaigns like "Coughs & Sneezes Spread Diseases, " awareness about respiratory hygiene remains vital in safeguarding public health. Let us remember that our actions can make a significant difference in curbing the spread of illnesses caused by simple acts like coughing or sneezing.