20 Iconic British World War II Propaganda Posters

11. "Coughs & Sneezes Spread Diseases" (1942-1945)

Coughs And Sneezes Spread Diseases
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The health of the British public was paramount during World War II, and so from 1942 onwards the government produced a whole host of posters encouraging the nation to look after themselves.

"Coughs & sneezes spread diseases" and "fighting fit" became immortalised phrases during this period - and remain used to this day.

 
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