CARRIERS OF DISEASE
DEATHS MULTIPLIED BY LACK OF SERUM
EPIDEMIC AMONG NATIVES
Reed. 11.30 a.m. SYDNEY. Today. Dr. Martin. late Government medical officer in the Solomon Islands, Mates that lack of serum resulted in the death of approximately 250 natives from iufantile paralysis during the recent epidemic. With proper supplies these might have been reduced to under 50. and the amount of disablement lessened proportionately. Dr. Martin pointed out the fact that steamers came to Sydney from the port of Vanikoro without adequate medical supervision. Persons untouched by disease might be carriers of the germs. Rigid inspection was necessary.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 890, 6 February 1930, Page 9
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99CARRIERS OF DISEASE Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 890, 6 February 1930, Page 9
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