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COUNTY BOROUGH OF CROYDON.
INFECTIOUS SCABS AND SORES.
(IMPETIGO CONTAGIOSA).
If the scabs are on the head, cut the hair for quarter-of-an-inch
round the scabs, cover them with strips of rag soaked in olive oil
until they can be removed. If the scabs are on the face, remove
them by bathing with hot water.
Then apply dilute white precipitate ointment (ten grains to the
ounce), which can be procured from any chemist.
It is no use applying the ointment until the scabs have been
removed.
Any case of impetigo should be cured in a week. If it will not
yield to above treatment it is imperative that medical advice should be
obtained, as there may be some more serious affection.
COUNTY BOROUGH OF CROYDON
MEASLES.
Measles is one of the most fatal diseases of 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 measles. Measles patients should be
warmly clad, and kept in a warm but well ventilated room until they
have quite recovered. The whole body, including arms and legs,
should be clothed in flannel. Remember that pure air is as necessary
as warmth. The air of a dirty, stuffy room poisons the lungs, and is
more dangerous than cold or even draughts.