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    1912 Army Medical Officer Vaccinating Soldier in San Antonio
    1912 Army Medical Officer Vaccinating Soldier in San Antonio
    1912 Army Medical Officer Vaccinating Soldier in San Antonio

    1912 Army Medical Officer Vaccinating Soldier in San Antonio

    $19.95

    This photograph captures a significant moment in military medical practice from 1912, showing a U.S. Army medical officer administering an injection to a soldier in San Antonio, Texas. At the time, the military was increasingly focused on health and disease prevention, especially given the challenges faced during the Spanish-American War and subsequent conflicts. Vaccination was a key component in protecting soldiers from illnesses that could compromise troop strength and effectiveness.

    San Antonio was a vital location for military training and medical innovation during this period. The city hosted several military installations, and it was common for medical personnel to conduct vaccinations and other health-related procedures for soldiers preparing for deployment. This image not only highlights the role of healthcare in the armed forces but also reflects the larger trends in public health at the beginning of the 20th century, where vaccinations became a critical strategy in combating outbreaks of infectious diseases.

    The photograph serves as an important historical document, illustrating how military medicine has evolved over the years. This early approach to vaccination laid the groundwork for more comprehensive healthcare practices that would develop in the military and beyond, illustrating a time when the prevention of sickness became an essential priority for the U.S. Army.

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    1912 Army Medical Officer Vaccinating Soldier in San Antonio

    1912 Army Medical Officer Vaccinating Soldier in San Antonio

    8" x 10"
    $19.95
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