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1957 Polio Vaccine Reservation ~ Construction Paper Syringe & Poem ~ Immunology

1957 Polio Vaccine Reservation ~ Construction Paper Syringe & Poem ~ Immunology

$ 5.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1930-Now
  • Condition: Good condition. The needle portion of the "syringe" was nearly detached, so it's been reinforced with like-color paper. Poem had been glued into center of folded "syringe" but is now dried, so poem is loose.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Vintage item might have some collectible interest; it is a 12"-tall "syringe" made out of folded red construction paper.  On the front, it says "Reserve 7-16-57 for / Polio / Mr. Johnson" and there is a neatly hand-written poem inside on white paper (the glue has dried and it is now loose).  The poem reads:
    Tuesday July 16,
    today
    , is the day,
    You had better take advantage of, or tonight you'll pay.
    For in name and in mud, you become stuck
    Such forgetters deserve such delightful muck.
    Little David Porter wasn't afraid of what he got,
    So be a big boy
    today
    and take time to get shot.
    Cost might be an excuse for skimpers, such as we,
    But please remember these shots are even given free.
    Take the amount of time you usually do for air,
    For if you wait any longer, those polio bugs may become a pair!
    9 mos. to 40 yrs. is the age,
    County Health Center's the place.
    8:30-11:30 A.M. is the time,
    Please show your face!!!
    This is fascinating, and certainly is a bit of history that has renewed relevance.
    Buyer has choice of first class or priority mail.
    International bids are warmly welcome.
    We strive to offer the most economical shipping methods.  Import duties, taxes and charges are
    not included
    in the item price or shipping charges and are the buyer's responsibility.  As we provide only full and accurate disclosure on customs forms, we encourage international buyers to check with their country's customs office to determine what additional costs will be prior to bidding.