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title: How to Get Free Immunisation
url: https://propagandaarchive.org/collection/uk-how-to-get-free-immunisation-1939/
description: A type-only poster headed 'How to get free immunisation' tells parents to ask the District Nurse, Health Visitor or Medical Officer of Health.
section: Collection
---

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# How to Get Free Immunisation

A type-only poster headed 'How to get free immunisation' tells parents to ask the District Nurse, Health Visitor or Medical Officer of Health, or to tell the school teacher, and says the service is free of charge. It is mainly practical information; the only persuasive element is the emphasised word 'free' (glittering generalities, a weak fit).

## Propaganda techniques used in this poster

[Glittering generalities](https://propagandaarchive.org/techniques/glittering-generalities/)

## Text on the object

Original (English) · read from the image, not independently checked

```
HOW TO GET
FREE IMMUNISATION

If your child is under school age ask the District Nurse, Health Visitor or local Medical Officer of Health to tell you about arrangements in your district. You can also find out through the Welfare Centre.

If your child goes to school tell the school teacher you would like your child protected, and the necessary arrangements will be made for this to be done, free of any charge to you.

PRINTED FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE BY MULTI MACHINE PLATES LTD. LONDON E.C.4. 51-2575
```

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