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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
"4.—A child suffering from Measles should, if possible,
be placed in a separate room, with a good fire burning in it,
and the window should be opened so as to admit some fresh
air without allowing the room to become cold. The bed
should be placed in the part of the room where there is least
draught. The fire should be lighted even in summer so as to
get some ventilation.
"Where a separate bedroom cannot be got, the above
instructions should still be carried out.
"5.—As the death-rate from Measles is high, parents are
advised in every case to call in a doctor at once.
"6.—All the other children in the house who have not
had Measles before, must be kept away from school, but the
other children living in the house who have had Measles may
continue at school.
"The same applies to the attendance of children at any
public meeting such as Church, Sunday-school, or Children's
Treat.
"It is important to remember that children rarely take
true Measles more than once in their lives.
"7.—When a case of Measles has occurred in a house,
the other children should be carefully watched, so that on the
first appearance of illness they may be kept at home and
properly treated.
"8.—When a child in any house is suffering from
Measles, no neighbour's or friend's children must be admitted
to the house. The child who is suffering from Measles must
not be allowed to play with other children for one month
after the appearance of the rash.
"9.—Disinfection. When a child has recovered, notice
should be at once sent to the Medical Officer of Health, who
will have proper disinfection carried out. After disinfection
it is necessary for the clothing of the patient, as well as the
bed linen and blankets, to be washed and aired. The room