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January 18, 1962
Gadsden County Times
Quincy, Gadsden County, Florida
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Public health article on preventing rheumatic fever in children by recognizing and treating streptococcal infections promptly, with symptom checklist for parents to consult doctors.
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LIVING WITH
YOUR HEART
A very widespread crippling illness affecting children is the invisible crippler - rheumatic fever, which often leads to rheumatic heart disease.
With the coming of winter, parents should be alert for signs of streptococcal infection, forerunner of rheumatic fever.
Prevent streptococcal infection wherever possible, and rid the child of it as quickly as possible.
A common sign of streptococcal infection is a sore throat - but not every sore throat is a "strep" infection Also, not every strep infection is accompanied by a sore throat.
If your child gets a sore throat and has any of the signs or symptoms listed below, phone your doctor right away. Don't wait! Be prepared to give him the answers to these questions.
1. Did the sore throat come on suddenly?
2. Does your youngster complain that his throat hurts most when he swallows?
3. Does it hurt him under the angle of his jaw when you press gently with your fingers? Are the glands in his neck swollen?
4. Does he have a fever? How much? (Usually a strep infection brings on a fever between 101 and 104 degrees.)
5. Is he nauseated? Has he vomited?
6. Does your child complain of headache?
7. Has he been in contact with anyone who has had scarlet fever or a sore throat? (Any child who has been exposed to scarlet fever should see his doctor for preventive treatment even if he does not have a sore throat.)
These signs and symptoms help your doctor decide if he should examine your child for strep infections.
Your youngster isn't likely to have all these symptoms and only your doctor can tell if your child has a strep infection.
Your job is to report any these signs and symptoms as soon as you notice them so that your doctor can start treatment right away. Help the doctor protect your child against rheumatic fever.
YOUR HEART
A very widespread crippling illness affecting children is the invisible crippler - rheumatic fever, which often leads to rheumatic heart disease.
With the coming of winter, parents should be alert for signs of streptococcal infection, forerunner of rheumatic fever.
Prevent streptococcal infection wherever possible, and rid the child of it as quickly as possible.
A common sign of streptococcal infection is a sore throat - but not every sore throat is a "strep" infection Also, not every strep infection is accompanied by a sore throat.
If your child gets a sore throat and has any of the signs or symptoms listed below, phone your doctor right away. Don't wait! Be prepared to give him the answers to these questions.
1. Did the sore throat come on suddenly?
2. Does your youngster complain that his throat hurts most when he swallows?
3. Does it hurt him under the angle of his jaw when you press gently with your fingers? Are the glands in his neck swollen?
4. Does he have a fever? How much? (Usually a strep infection brings on a fever between 101 and 104 degrees.)
5. Is he nauseated? Has he vomited?
6. Does your child complain of headache?
7. Has he been in contact with anyone who has had scarlet fever or a sore throat? (Any child who has been exposed to scarlet fever should see his doctor for preventive treatment even if he does not have a sore throat.)
These signs and symptoms help your doctor decide if he should examine your child for strep infections.
Your youngster isn't likely to have all these symptoms and only your doctor can tell if your child has a strep infection.
Your job is to report any these signs and symptoms as soon as you notice them so that your doctor can start treatment right away. Help the doctor protect your child against rheumatic fever.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Rheumatic Fever
Streptococcal Infection
Sore Throat
Child Health
Prevention
Winter Alert
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Event Date
With The Coming Of Winter
Story Details
Advises parents to be alert for signs of streptococcal infection leading to rheumatic fever in children, especially in winter. Lists symptoms like sore throat, fever, swollen glands, and questions to ask the doctor for prompt treatment to prevent rheumatic heart disease.