The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-07-21

case will cease.
Iniantile paralysis is not a disease
Of recent origin Sporadic or scatter
ed cases have occurred throughout
The cornt-y for many years but It IS
only during the last decade that the
Infection has assumed epidemic pro
portions in the United States. The
present epidemic in New York City.
on account Of its magnitude and viz
ulence. has awakened the residents
Of many communities to the danger
Of the importation Of the disease, into
their own midst. This danger is real
but If due precautions are exercised
it is believed that the epidemic will
subglde
The actual control OF the present
epidemic must be left to the city.
state and federal health authorities.
These organizations viii Jperly
quarantine and care for affected per
sons. prescribe sanitary measures and
limit, as may be necessary. the travel
Of individuals in order to protect
neighboring districts from the infec-
ton individuals and communities
however can do much toward their
own protection.
Poliomyelitis is probbly spread di-
rectly or indirectly through the medi-
um Of infectiye sccretions. Account
must therefore bet taken by communi-
ties Of every means by which such
secretions are disseminated Promis-
cuous approximations should be con-
iroiled. Tie common drinking cup
affords a method for the interchange
Of material OF this nature and should
therefore be abolished. Rigid cleanii-
ness of glasses and utensils at soda
fountains. in saloons and other pub.
lie places should be enforced, Flies,
reaches and other yesmin, by coming
in contact with the infectivc score
tons, may possibly convey them to
our food and thus directly bring about
the development Of disease. There
fore eliminate insects. Street and
house dust bear definite relation to
the spread Of many infections and
1t Is not unreasonable to presume that
they may be factor in the dissem-
ination of infantile paralysis, Main
tain strict cleanliness OF streets. yards
and alleys in order to prevent the
| breeding OF insects and other YER
min. See that all garbage aud waste
are properly cared for and collected
Il regular and frequent intervals.
Guard ali food supplies. especially,
milk and other perishable products
Digestive troubles, of children ais
ing from the indigestion of food Of
questionable quality may lowar re
sistence. Assemblies OF chll1raa .4
infected localities forbidden Wa.i1
the above measures are in eense
general. and applicable to many cpl
demic diseases, their import,na
should not be overlooked
Individual preventive measures may
be thus summarized:
Summon a physician at once and
Immediately notify the health officer
OF the presence OF the disease If the
disease is present in the community
medical aid should be sought when
ever child is sick. no matter how
light the illness; many cases Of inlan.
tile paralysis. isolate the patient
place competent person in charge
and reduce all communication with
the sick room to a minimum Hospit
al care is preferable not only for the
child but in order to better safeguard
against ths spread Of the disease. The
sick room should be well ventilated
and screened. Nasal and mouth secre
lions should be received in cloths
placed in a paper bag. and burned
The clothing Of the child, the bed
linen. and the excrctions should be
dislnfected in the same manner as for
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