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July 15, 1935
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Infantile paralysis outbreak in Vance County is abating, with 4 cases reported in mid-July versus 12 in June, and two small children deaths in June, per health officer Dr. Z. P. Mitchell.
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Paralysis On Decline For Vance
Infantile paralysis is believed to be definitely abating in Vance county, Dr. Z. P. Mitchell, health officer, said today. Only four cases have been reported for July, which is now half gone. There were 12 for the month of June.
The health officer said he believed the peak of the outbreak had been reached in this county, and, while scattered cases are considered likely in the next few weeks, there is a conviction that the worst is over.
There have been two deaths in this county, both of them very small children, and both occurring in June.
Infantile paralysis is believed to be definitely abating in Vance county, Dr. Z. P. Mitchell, health officer, said today. Only four cases have been reported for July, which is now half gone. There were 12 for the month of June.
The health officer said he believed the peak of the outbreak had been reached in this county, and, while scattered cases are considered likely in the next few weeks, there is a conviction that the worst is over.
There have been two deaths in this county, both of them very small children, and both occurring in June.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
What keywords are associated?
Infantile Paralysis
Vance County
Outbreak Decline
Polio Cases
Child Deaths
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Z. P. Mitchell
Where did it happen?
Vance County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Vance County
Event Date
June And July (Half Gone)
Key Persons
Dr. Z. P. Mitchell
Outcome
two deaths in june, both very small children; 12 cases in june, 4 cases in july so far
Event Details
Infantile paralysis outbreak believed to be abating; peak reached; scattered cases likely but worst over, per health officer