Diseases And Viruses Collection

Mr Joseph Parker, husband of smallpox suspect Mrs Janet Parker, confined to his Kings Norton, Birmingham home. 25th August 1978

Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital, which is on constant stand-by to deal with smallpox. They last admitted patients in 1978 during the smallpox outbreak at Birmingham University

Smallpox Outbreak Birmingham 1978. Janet Parker a British medical photographer became the last person to die from smallpox

Polio vaccination at a Cambridgeshire General Practice. April 1959

Nurse Deirdre McHugh, at Whipps Cross Hospital, who is going off to the States to work with AIDS victims. 15th December 1986

AIDS body bag. 13th March 1987

AIDS protection kit. 25th March 1987

Diana, Princess of Wales attends the launch of the National AIDS Trust at Guildhall. 3rd October 1988

Secretary of State Norman Fowler and Minster for Health Tony Newton at the AIDS press conference at Millbank. 8th January 1987

New sanatorium at Harefield circa 1936

Typhoid outbreak. Aberdeen. Scotland. 1964. In 1964 there was an outbreak of typhoid in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. The first two cases were identified on 20 May 1964; eventually over 400 cases

Telly Savalas actor with young cancer patients in June 1989 at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Surrey

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

In the realm of diseases and viruses, history has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies. One such tragedy unfolded in Birmingham in 1978 when Mrs Janet Parker, a British medical photographer, became the center of attention during a smallpox outbreak. Her husband, Mr Joseph Parker, found himself caught between love and fear as his wife was suspected to be infected with this deadly disease. Meanwhile, in Cambridgeshire General Practice back in April 1959, hope emerged as polio vaccinations were administered to protect the community from this crippling virus. Nurse Deirdre McHugh embarked on a journey to the States to contribute her skills towards combating diseases like polio. The emergence of AIDS brought about immense fear and uncertainty. On the 13th of March 1987, an image of an AIDS body bag served as a grim reminder of its devastating impact. However, on the 25th of March that same year, an AIDS protection kit symbolized humanity's determination to fight against this relentless virus. Even royalty couldn't escape its reach; Diana, Princess of Wales attended the launch of the National AIDS Trust at Guildhall. This event highlighted not only her compassion but also shed light on how society must come together to combat such global health crises. Government officials also played their part; Secretary of State Norman Fowler and Minister for Health Tony Newton held press conferences addressing AIDS prevention measures and raising awareness among communities. Throughout history, isolation hospitals like Catherine-de-Barnes stood ready for any potential outbreaks while new sanatoriums like Harefield circa 1936 offered hope for those suffering from infectious diseases. From tragic stories like Janet Parker's smallpox ordeal to hopeful moments captured during polio vaccination campaigns or initiatives led by influential figures like Princess Diana - these glimpses into our past remind us that they have shaped our world profoundly. They serve as reminders that we must remain vigilant in our efforts to prevent future outbreaks and protect the health of our global community.