The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-29
lHfaNTIie PARALYSIS.

suspected, was not definitely shown
10 be contagious until 1909. Il has
been proven that the germ exists in
the nose and throat. and that IN.
doubtedy SOME We, persons are
carriers" Domestic animals. eats,
dogs, etc, are classed among the
agencies which may transmit. i =
quite probable that tho so-cailed dis
temper" which at times attacks
horses and dogs, is caused by this
same infection. Flies may carry it no
their feet.
A study Of epidemics of Infantile
Paralysis does not justify the present
wide spread alarm. In every large
city. likewise in rural regions. every
year a few cases devclop. The alarm
ing epidemics in the past ten years
have occurred in New York City.
Buffalo, Kansas City, Los Angeles,
and portions Of Massachusetts. Yer
mont. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
and in a certain district in Texas.
Records show that while the disease
may spread considerably in places
near where it is epidemic, that points
distant have little reason to fear.
Therefore, there is no cause for a
countrywide panic.
lnfantile Paralysis is difficult to
control in the locality where it is
epidemic, because there are always
many mild and unrecognized cases.
When an epidemic exist in any sec
ton the number Of ca,es reported
from other parts of the country is.
greater, probably because attention
is centered on the disease.
A noted authority gives the fol-
lowing as good rules in time of pre-
valence:
Keep away from all persons sick
with the disease. suspected of having
it, or who have recently had it, and
all persons who have been recently
in contact with the disease.
Keep away from the 3icinity of
cases.
Keep away from flies.
Keep your premises clean.
Keep the dust down.
Keep away from sick dogs and cats.
Keep in good health generally.
The technical term for this disease,
means inflammation of
the gray matter of the spinal cord. !
Tire symptoms of onset are by no
means the same. Authorities give
as the commonest type of beginning
Acute Illness Of an indefinite ma
.ure lasting from two to three days, |
With symptoms of fever, diarrhea,
and followed by paralysis.
There may be other symptoms pre-
'ent as cough, and undue restless
less. In a small proportion of cases
he nervous affections are 50 promin-
mt that they suggest cerebral rather
han spinal disturbance. The COM
combination of sympatoms
Ire fever, diarrhea and cough with
IT without dysphagia difficulty in
wailowing) or fever, vomiting, |
ough and diarrhea. In tire beginning
# the disease, the patient may feel
ore all over.
The disease is transmitted through
ontact from acute cases or we'll
carriers"
While knowledge of the germ is
lot complete it is common sense to
axe every precaution.
The physicians unite in advising:
Isolation of patients.
Isolation Of those who come in
ontact with the patients.
Thorough disinfection Of all dis
harges, of soiled bedding, towels,
tc.
Prompt reporting of all cases or
cases.
In time Of an epidemic children
hould be Kept away from moving
icture shows, Sunday School and all
ublic gatherings.
Every child should be closely
Tatched. and the advice of a physi-
ian had Immediately, even in cases
slight illness.
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