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Measles.
There was an unusual number of cases of this disease towards
the end of the year, and it was considered advisable to warn the
populace of the consequent dangers resulting from neglect of treatment.
The following poster containing advice to parents, and also
offering hospital treatment for cases considered suitable, was
exhibited on hoardings all over the Borough:—
MEASLES!
MEASLES is dangerous and very infectious: immediate
treatment is most essential.
There is at present an unusual number of cases of this disease.
Arrangements for removal of patients to hospital can be made in
cases so recommended by a medical practitioner.
The first sign of Measles is a Feverish Cold, with sneezing
and running from the eyes and nose. The Rash appears on the
fourth day.
The DANGEROUS STAGE of Measles is DURING CONVALESCENCE.
It is then that COMPLICATIONS develop
which are liable to PROVE FATAL.
Take the UTMOST CARE DURING THE SECOND
WEEK of illness, and do not allow the child out of doors until at
least ten days from the onset of the RASH. DON'T FORGET
the younger the child the greater the danger.
IMMEDIATELY MEASLES OCCURS IN YOUR FAMILY
you should inform the Head Teacher of the School attended by
your children, or the Health Visitor at the Infant Welfare Centre,
and send word to the Medical Officer of Health at the Town Hall.
Town Hall, F. GARLAND COLLINS,
West Ham. Medical Officer of Health.
Two schools were particularly affected, and a supply of
leaflets setting out the early symptoms, after-affects, and rules for
the prevention of the disease, were sent to them, for distribution
amongst the Infants' Departments.
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