The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-07-21

The epidemic of infantile paralysis,
chnically known as anterio poliomye-
rs, which prevails in number of
astern states, and which exists in iso-
led instances throughout the country
4 emands the earnest, serious attention
the fathers and mothers of the
ountry. 1t is reported that case of
ie disease has appeared in Boise.
lie people OF nearby communities are
"ged to keep their children away from
oise or any other place where thu.
.Sease is known to exist. 1t is much
cNsier to keep children from contract
'1g the disease than to cure them
once they have contracted it. Infan-
ie paralysis is not nearly so contag-
ious as measles or whooping cough,
Lrt it is dreadful affliction and one
hich the doctors of medicine are
arly helpless 10 overcome.
Epidemics of the disease have oc-
rnrred in different sections OF the
untry at different times. Sometimes
he disease seems to be much more
irulent than at other t;,rcs. AT anv
line it is a dreadful afflicition.
Realinzing the great interest which
n this instance approaches dread with
Which the parents look upon infantile
paralysis The Tribune has sought in
ormation on the symptoms, course,
treatment and prevention of the dis
case. Naturally we went to doctor OF
medicine. In this instance we ron-
aulted DIR. J. w. Cue of this cit;, DR.
N'ue gave us the following interview
which we think will prove OF the
greatest interest and benefit to par
ents and people generally. DR.. Cue
urges. people to exercise the Creates
care in guarding against the disease
Those afflicted should, of course, b.
placed under strict quarantine, Blu
children should be kept away from
owns and cities where the diseas,
IS known to exist. DR.. Cue says:
Disease More Virulent at Times
"1nfantile paralysis is known t,
doctors OF medicine as anterio polio
nyelitis. The disease is not new; 70
many years past epidemics have oc
cured in this country at differen
lines and in different places. On
OF the most remarkable epidemics oc
Cured at Rutland, Vermont, in 1897
when 1l9 cases developed of whic
s. were under six years of age an
- deaths were caused. While som
OF our foremost men of the medica
world have studied the disease close
for years we are still at loss whe
it comes to treatment 1t is niue
easier to prevent that cure. Parent
should not take their children to tn
cities where the disease is known t
exist. If the disease breaks out i
he, home community children shout
be kept off the streets and away froi
all public gatherings The quarar
tine of the healthy child is the be.
preventative measure
"lnfantile paralysis usually attack
children under 10 years of age, a
though adults are occasionally seize
by it. The first definite symptom is
slight paralysis of one or more mus
cles,. At this time the disease
firmly established and must takes il
course. Treatment seems to modif
the disease but very little. After tt
disease stops expanding the treatmel
becomes effective.
No Certain Cure Known
Its righteousness is one of tn
most important elements in the slit
:tion. No certain cure has yet bee
discovered. Once the disease is cor
tracted, it has to run its course. A
the physicians efforts must be sper
in taking preventive measures. TIL
infection is probably caused by