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101* of the old Code, so that one might have a greater amount of
freedom in closing classes, or temporarily excluding children who
are known to be susceptible to measles. In default of closure, I am
of opinion that it would be useful to issue a warning notice, such
as the following, which is now used in the London County Council
Schools :—
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL.
Notice to
The Parent or Guardian of
From woolvvich.
1'he Head Teacher (Infants' Dept).
School.
As a case of measles has occurred among the scholars in the
class which your child attends, it is possible that may have
contracted the disease. As it requires about twelve days for measles
to develop after infection, you are requested to pay particular regard
to the state of your child's health during the NEXT THREE
WEEKS, and upon the slightest sign of illness to abstain from
sending to school.
Date
Signature
NOT E.
Measles may be a very serious illness in young children,
and many die from it. The early symptoms are those of a cold,
which may be at first slight; there is generally running at the eyes
and nose, sneezing and possibly cough. Many children lose their
lives because parents allow them to go out of the house, thinking
that the indisposition is only a slight cold, when it is really measles.
Were this notice sent to the parents of every child attendingy
class in which measles has occurred some benefit would undoubtedls
result, as parents would gradually be induced to take a more seriou
view of measles, and by proper treatment, diminish the risk of a
fatal issue.