1938 WPA poster advising people to consult their physician if they have a cold. Not really sure what the physician could do, as a cold is a virus that has to pass on its own, but I suppose in times like that, monitoring someone to make sure pneumonia didn’t develop was probably a good idea.
So…I got pneumonia from the common cold over the holidays! I’m not fully better yet, but I am definitely understanding this poster now. My infection was viral, but I was admitted to the hospital because my oxygen was consistently under 90%SpO2, and I was at risk for secondary bacterial infection.
Take care of yourselves, and wash your hands more than you think you need to!
Death By Catchphrase 