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Condoms as Safer Sex

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In 1984, we discovered the AIDS virus. In 1850, we discovered a way to stop it, 1988

The fear of AIDS spread faster than the disease itself, even as testing, treatment, and information about prevention improved. This poster presented condoms as an important and long-used strategy for protection. By drawing a historical connection, it aimed to bring hope and reassurance to readers that they could protect themselves.

  • Publisher(s):
    AIDS Administration Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
  • Type:
    Poster
Color photograph of 5 condoms underneath text, on a pink-purple background.
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    In 1984, We Discovered The AIDS Virus. In 1850, We Discovered A Way To Stop It.

    The danger of AIDS may be new to us. But the most effective way to stop it isn’t. Condoms have been stopping diseases for years. So what’s new? Now they can save lives. Maybe even yours.

    Use Condoms. There’s Living Proof They Stop AIDS.

    Maryland AIDS Hotline 1-800-638-6252/(Baltimore) 945-AIDS

    Copyright 1988 Created by McAdvertising/Type: Phil’s Photo and TypEsthetics/ Photography: Jerry Seidl/ Client AIDS Administration-Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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