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The Valley Settler
Palmer, Alaska
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Infantile paralysis outbreak in Palmer prompts advisory from Dr. Bernice Andrews and Nurse Rose Guralnick, urging suspicion of minor illnesses in children, isolation, rest, avoidance of crowds, and preventive hygiene measures against the disease and spinal meningitis.
Merged-components note: Continuation of the article on infantile paralysis striking in Palmer from page 1 to page 3; original label of continuation was 'story', changed to 'domestic_news' to match the main article.
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In view of the fact that infantile paralysis has appeared in our community, we should like to urge everyone to observe the following: Every seemingly minor illness should be regarded with great suspicion since this disease begins with such slight symptoms as headache, sore throat, nausea, stomach ache, slight fever, and just general ill feeling. Every sick child should be put to bed, kept at complete rest, and isolated from the rest of the family. Report to the doctor if the illness does not improve in two or three days.
DO NOT BRING THE CHILD TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE.
Keep children away from crowds. Infantile paralysis as well as spinal meningitis are likely to be picked up where many people congregate. Remember that good nutrition, cleanliness, handwashing particularly, proper ventilation in the home, are general measures in preventing illness. Undue fatigue and chilling of the body are two things definitely predisposing to catching of either of the two dreadful diseases mentioned.
Bernice Andrews, M.D.
Rose Guralnick, P.H. Nurse
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Infantile paralysis has appeared in the community of Palmer. Advisory urges regarding minor illnesses with suspicion due to symptoms like headache, sore throat, nausea, stomach ache, slight fever, and general ill feeling. Sick children should be put to bed, kept at rest, isolated, and reported to doctor if no improvement in 2-3 days. Do not bring child to doctor's office. Keep children from crowds to avoid infantile paralysis and spinal meningitis. Preventive measures include good nutrition, cleanliness, handwashing, proper ventilation. Avoid undue fatigue and chilling.