NEW YORK: VACCINATION, 1947. A large crowd waiting to be vaccinated against smallpox
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NEW YORK: VACCINATION, 1947. A large crowd waiting to be vaccinated against smallpox
NEW YORK: VACCINATION, 1947.
A large crowd waiting to be vaccinated against smallpox at the Department of Health building in New York City, April 1947. Photographed by Al Ravenna
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1947 Anticipation April Black Caucasian Fedora Headscarf Health Kerchief New Yorker Prevention Public Health Ravenna Smallpox Teenage Vaccination Waiting
NEW YORK - VACCINATION, 1947. A Glimpse into the Fight Against Smallpox
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph captures a significant moment in New York City's history - the mass vaccination campaign against smallpox in April 1947. In this powerful image, taken by Al Ravenna, we see a large crowd eagerly waiting outside the Department of Health building to receive their life-saving inoculations. The diversity within this crowd is striking; people from all walks of life have come together with a common goal - to protect themselves and their community from the devastating effects of smallpox. Amongst them are African American and Caucasian individuals, teenagers anxiously awaiting their turn alongside adults wearing fedoras and women donning headscarves or kerchiefs. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as each person patiently waits for their chance at prevention. The photograph beautifully captures the resilience and determination of these New Yorkers during a time when public health was paramount. Through this snapshot frozen in time, we can appreciate both the unity forged by shared vulnerability and the tireless efforts made by healthcare professionals to safeguard society against infectious diseases. This historic moment serves as a reminder that even in times of uncertainty, communities can come together for collective well-being. Granger Art on Demand presents this print as an homage to those who fought tirelessly against smallpox while highlighting our shared responsibility towards public health today.
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