INFANTILE PARALYSIS

Hokitika Guardian, 29 January 1925, Page 3

INFANTILE PARALYSIS

[by TF.LEGP.Arn—PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DOUBTS AT CHRISTCHURCHTn the opinion of the Medical Officer of Heatlh (Dr Telford) three cases of infantile paralysis have been located in Christchurch. However, the Christchurch Hospital authorities, who are treating the children do not consider that the presence of the disease lias been proved, beyond doubt. The cases are a hoy of eight, from Papanui, a boy of three from Spreydon. and a girl of seven, from Riccartun. MORE WANGANUI CASES. WANGANUI, Jan. 23. _ Three cases of infantile paralysis were reported boro to-day, two from the city and one from Huntcrville. EXTENSION OF RAILWAY TICKETS. AUCKLAND, Jan. 28. Regarding the extension of children holiday excursion tickets, owing to the schools remaining closed, on account cl infantile paralysis, Hon J. G. Coates, surd that, he thought that there would lie no trouble about an extension. Inc matter has not been prcviouslv reprebcon fortified by increased business, it. SEVEN CASES TN CTIRISTCH URGFT. CHRISTCHURCH. Jan. 29. There are now seven cases ot infantile paralysis in Christchurch, all being under treatment in the hospital. Iliree cases have occurred in one neighbourhood and stringent precautions are lining taken against its spread. THREE MORE IN AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, Jan. 29. Then- wore throe cases ol inlantile paralysis in the city for the 24 hours ending at 9 a.m. to-day, making a total for the month of 57.