INFANTILE PARALYSIS.
(DINGER OF OUTBREAK IN MELBOURNE.
HEALTH AUTHORITIES TAKING PRECAUTIONS.
By Colile—Press Association —Copjrlijht. Australian and N.Z. Cabto Association.
Received May 12, 9.10 p.m. MELBOURNE, May 12The Melbourne City Council discussed tho prevalence of iniantilo paralysis in and about Melbourne. _ It w/as urged, in view of New Zealand’s experience, that they should prepare for an emergency. Dr. Hughes stated that average number of cases in _ the Cnildren s Hospital previously did not exceed three. This year there Rad been twentv-two, with five deaths. There were at least two other deaths outside, and one doctor was caring for eleven eases. The Council -decided to form a standby organisation, in the event of it being needed. A conference of health officers is being held to discuss the position.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 13 May 1925, Page 8
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127INFANTILE PARALYSIS. Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 13 May 1925, Page 8
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