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When the last case has recovered, disinfect the sick room by
washing everything you can with soap and hot water; what you cannot
wash should be aired in the garden. Keep the windows freely open,
and take care that the sick child's clothes are washed before return to
school.
Other children who have not previously had the disease must be
kept at home for at least three weeks from the appearance of the rash.
Those who have already had Measles may be allowed to attend
the Boys' or Girls' Schools, but not the Infant School.
H. MEREDITH RICHARDS, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health.
Town Hall, Croydon.
A penalty of £5 is attached to the exposure of infected persons and things.
COUNTY BOROUGH OF CROYDON.
WHOOPING COUGH.
Whooping Cough is one of the most fatal diseases if children. It is
also catching. Most deaths may be prevented by careful nursing.
To assist Recovery of Patient.
In every case seek medical advice.
Most deaths are due to children being exposed to unhealthy
conditions while suffering from Whooping Cough. Patients should
be warmly clad, and kept in a warm but well-ventilated room for at
least six weeks. The whole body, including arms and legs should
be clothed in flannel. Remember that pure air is as uecessary as
warmth. The air of a dirty, stuffy room poisons the lungs, and is more
dangerous than cold or even draughts.
To Prevent Spread.
Separate the patient from all other children for as long as the
whoop continues, and not less than five weeks from the commencement
of the whooping, and do not allow him to return to
school until completely recovered.
Whooping Cough usually begins like an ordinary feverish
cold, and is infectious from the start. All colds should therefore be
looked upon with suspicion when Whooping Cough is prevalent.
When the last case has recovered, disinfect the sick room by
washing everything you can with soap and hot water; what you
cannot wash should be aired in the garden. Keep the windows
freely open, and take care that the sick child's clothes are washed
before return to school,