Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-04
FUNDS ARE VOTED
BY COUNCIL FOR
TRACHOMA FIGHT
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nc work started bv DR.. House and
With the assistance Of nurse he has
cont inucd an active campaigh
against trachoma.
Tells Of Control Steps
"ln January Of this year, DIR. A.
l.. Hick, health officer Of CalcXicb ),
requested assistance from the stat"
board of health to outline a plan to
control trachoma in Calcxico. After
survey of the situation "A satisfar-
tory plan was put INTO operation
within one week after the state
board of health made its recommen-
dations.
"Aftcr the survey in Calexico
established the fact that trachoma
existed in that city, it W dcc2le /
advisable bv the sta hoard o.
health 10 make Il survey Of the en-
tire county to determine if posi-
ilc. the extent Of the infection also
~ determine for the information OF
The local health officers the prog
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in these localities where control
measures had been in operation.
"The survey undertaken has now
been completed. Practically every
,cho0l in the entire county has been
conc over and tho information IN
.licatcs that the results obtained by
the local health officers have been
most satisfactory. While an analy-
x rf the data obtained has not Yct
been completed, it may be stated
.rat at this date there are about lo'
cases of trachoma under trcatmen1
il, the county SCHOOLS distributed
omong the - schools and at the bn-
Ginning of the school year there
were 26O caSes. This shows Il
marked reduction in the disease.
so Cases In Ell Centre
In the FL Centre schools there
are about 80 cases requiring treat
mcnt while two years ago there were
l3O. IIoltvillc has reduced the
number Of cases in its schools from
about 100 at the beginning of the
year to - at this date. OF the 6o
eases in Calcxico, all are now under
treatment and have returned to
school Imperial cases have been
reduced to Il cases and Calipatrla
has l. cases requiring treatment.
Brawlev has 50 cases in its schools.
The large number of cases in the
last named city is undoubtedly due
to the fact that an intensive cam
naipn against trachoma has not been
in operation.
".There are II schools in the coun-
trv districts free from trachoma a1
this date Satisfactory as the sltua-
tion MAJ appcar from Il county wide
standpoint. the problem is not com
plctclv solved. As long as lmpc-
rial County continues to draw ITS
nopulation from trachoma infected
districts to the east of this section Il
large number of new cases must ne
expected each year. \ yearly cam
naign must be conducted. and with
the organization now IN operat nom
new cases can be located and spread
of tlc disease can be prevented.
How To Avoid Disease
''Drs. Brooks. House, Burger,
GRAY, the school authorities. nurses
and the citv and county Officials are
to be commended for their untirng
efforts. their consistent policy and
the results obtained.
"To prevent trachoma: Keep III
good physical condition.
"Eniov plenty of of. fresh air and
sunshine and keep your houses well
aired
"Do not usc the common towel
at home or elsewhere.
"Usc only personal towel and
handkerchief.
"Sec that the wash basin is clean
before using it.
''DO not come in contact with
rcrSons having sore ewes.
"Advisc all persons with sore
ewes to have them treated a;
once.