Preventative Collection

Flood barrier, Netherlands
Flood barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands. This is part of the Deltaworks, which consists of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers

Metabolic enzyme, artwork
Metabolic enzyme. Computer artwork of aconitase (blue), in complex with ferritin messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA, red). Aconitase is involved in the citric acid cycle but here it is performing a

Soviet cholera vaccination poster, 1967
Soviet cholera vaccination poster. Poster which appeared in the USSR in 1967, urging citizens to get themselves vaccinated against cholera

Crop-Spraying Potatoes
A farmer uses horse-drawn machinery to spray main-crop potatoes with Bordeaux Mixture as a preventative against late blight, on an Essex farm near Rickling

Laboratory technician
MODEL RELEASED. MODEL RELEASED. Laboratory technician wearing a face mask and hair net

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

Damp-proofing in a house. Impermeable layer of tar-like material (diagonal black line) inserted in the bedding joint between two courses of brickwork in the wall of a house

Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000934 Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Advertisement for Eau des Jacobins de Rouen, mid nineteenth century (colour litho)
CHT237152 Advertisement for Eau des Jacobins de Rouen, mid nineteenth century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Institut Pasteur, Paris, La Salle D Inoculation (b / w photo)
3093503 Institut Pasteur, Paris, La Salle D Inoculation (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Institut Pasteur, Paris, La Salle D Inoculation)

A man protected against cholera during the epidemic of 1832 (coloured engraving)
CHT236341 A man protected against cholera during the epidemic of 1832 (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

Methods to Prevent the Plague, from Le Petit Journal, 1898 (coloured engraving)
CHT235309 Methods to Prevent the Plague, from Le Petit Journal, 1898 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Ignacz Semmelweiss (1818-1865) (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT211354 Portrait of Ignacz Semmelweiss (1818-1865) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Wenck, (20th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

A man protected against cholera, c. 1831 (coloured engraving)
CHT236342 A man protected against cholera, c.1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris

Pasteurs method to prevent the spread of rabies after being bitten
ACD234624 Pasteurs method to prevent the spread of rabies after being bitten, 26th October 1885 (pen & ink on paper) by Pasteur, Louis (1822-95); Academie des Sciences, Paris

Seawall and beach, Galveston, Texas, 1910-20 (b / w photo)
779198 Seawall and beach, Galveston, Texas, 1910-20 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bloodletting In The 18th Century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Milton influenza advertisement, 1919
Advertisement for Milton disinfectant with advice to gargle with a diluted preparation thrice daily in order to ward off the influenza epidemic raging throughout post war Britain. Date: 1919

Hint to the Ministry of Health by Heath Robinson
A new fresh air bedroom for the prevention of flu. An outdoor bedroom designed by the ever-inventive William Heath Robinson, built (or rather)

Cholera prevention, satirical artwork
Cholera prevention. Satirical artwork portraying a womans efforts to protect herself during an outbreak of cholera. Cholera is a bacterial infection of the intestines that was often fatal before

Hospital staircase. Stairs and other access routes in hospitals are kept clean as part of infection control measures

Illustrated War News - Quinine parade in Salonika
Front cover of The Illustrated War News with a photograph showing soldiers - possibly Anzacs - taking a dose of quinine at Salonika to guard against malaria. Date: 1916

Precautions taken to prevent cholera, disinfection at the Serbian border, illustration
XIR346505 Precautions taken to prevent cholera, disinfection at the Serbian border, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Early disinfection in Germany, 1880s C017 / 6874
Early disinfection in Germany. 19th-century artwork of the first public institution for disinfection in Berlin, Germany. The need to practice cleanliness to prevent infection

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3647
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

Smoke hood, 1880s C017 / 6875
Smoke hood. 19th-century artwork of a smoke hood used by workers such as firemen to prevent asphyxiation by smoke. This design dates from 1880. The wood engraving is from circa 1888

Sirtuin enzyme and p53, artwork C017 / 3659
Sirtuin enzyme and p53. Computer artwork of a sirtuin (Sir2) enzyme (pink) bound to a p53 peptide (orange). Sir2 enzymes form a unique class of NAD(+)

Breathing apparatus, 1880s C017 / 6876
Breathing apparatus. 19th-century artwork of breathing apparatus used to provide a safe supply of air. This design dates from 1880. The wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3644
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

Chemistry laboratory respirator, 1880s C017 / 6877
Chemistry laboratory respirator. 19th-century artwork of a respirator used as a breathing apparatus in chemistry laboratories. This design dates from 1880. The wood engraving is from circa 1888

Sirtuin enzyme and p53, artwork C017 / 3658
Sirtuin enzyme and p53. Computer artwork of a sirtuin (Sir2) enzyme (pink) bound to a p53 peptide (orange). Sir2 enzymes form a unique class of NAD(+)

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3646
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3645
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

Sirtuin enzyme and p53, artwork C017 / 3660
Sirtuin enzyme and p53. Computer artwork of a sirtuin (Sir2) enzyme (blue) bound to a p53 peptide (pink). Sir2 enzymes form a unique class of NAD(+)

Mammogram, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a womans right breast in an X-ray machine during a mammogram (breast X-ray)

Active elderly woman, artwork
Active elderly woman. Artwork of an elderly lady walking to do her daily shopping, illustrating the concept of staying active into old age

Tumour suppressor protein and DNA C017 / 3643
Tumour suppressor protein and DNA. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue and pink) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and orange)

Child under mosqito net, Iraq
Child under mosqito net. Iraqi boy sleeping under a mosquito net in Batta, Iraq, in temperatures of 54 degrees Celsius (130 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spraying against ash dieback disease
MODEL RELEASED. Spraying against ash dieback disease. Researcher using a hot fogger to spray a fine mist of fungicide over an ash tree during a field trial

Fluoride in toothpaste, conceptual image C017 / 8045
Fluoride in toothpaste, conceptual computer artwork

Physiotherapist treating gymnast C015 / 6203
Sports medicine. A physiotherapist checking the ankles of a gymnast during a training session

Topiramate antiepileptic drug molecule C013 / 9956
Topiramate. Molecular model of the antiepileptic drug Topiramate (brand name Topamax), an anticonvulsant drug that decreases abnormal excitement in the brain

Preventing cancer spreading, artwork C013 / 8816
Preventing cancer spreading, conceptual artwork. Cancer cells inside a geodesic cage, representing the prevention of metastasis - spreading to other tissues of the body

Angiogenesis inhibitors, conceptual image C013 / 7789
Angiogenesis inhibitors, conceptual image. Computer artwork showing a brick wall preventing new blood vessels from reaching a cancerous tumour

USA, Maine. Marshall Point Lighthouse

Lightning conductor on a school tower. This device protects tall or isolated buildings from lightning strikes by providing an easier path for the current to flow to earth than through the building

Wind turbines, Netherlands
Wind turbines at Neeltje-Jans Windpark, near a Deltaworks flood barrier (white, centre) in Zeeland, Netherlands. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production

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"Preventative Measures: Safeguarding Lives and Environments" Flood Barrier, Netherlands: The innovative flood barrier system in the Netherlands ensures protection against devastating floods, showcasing the power measures. Metabolic Enzyme Artwork: Through captivating artwork, metabolic enzymes remind us of their crucial role in preventing diseases and maintaining a healthy body. Soviet Cholera Vaccination Poster, 1967: This vintage poster serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccinations in preventing deadly diseases like cholera. Crop-Spraying Potatoes: Farmers diligently employ crop-spraying techniques to prevent pests and diseases from damaging potato crops, ensuring food security for all. Laboratory Technician: Behind every breakthrough lies the meticulous work of laboratory technicians who tirelessly research preventive measures against various illnesses. Plague Doctor, France, 18th Century: In historical times, plague doctors donned peculiar outfits to protect themselves while treating patients – an early example healthcare practices. Damp-Proofing in a House: Effective damp-proofing methods shield homes from moisture-related issues such as mold growth and structural damage – preserving both comfort and safety. Advertisement for Eau des Jacobins de Rouen (Mid-Nineteenth Century): This vibrant lithograph advertises a fragrance that promises freshness and cleanliness - highlighting society's desire for preventative hygiene practices during that era. Hint to Ministry of Health by Heath Robinson: Renowned cartoonist Heath Robinson humorously reminds authorities about the importance of implementing effective health policies through his satirical hints. Condemnation following a Judgement - The Chastity Belt (Decrets de Gratien): A medieval relic symbolizing extreme preventive measures taken towards chastity; it reflects societal norms but also highlights how prevention can sometimes be misguided or excessive. Institut Pasteur Paris - La Salle D'Inoculation.