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How much does a cold cost?, late 1940s

This black and white poster outlines the economic consequences of lost work days due to the spread of cold viruses in the community. It lays the blame with the individual and calls on the public to not be careless when it comes to stopping 'coughs and sneezes'.

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https://wellcomecollection.org/works/ws4syngg

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