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New Zealand Listener, Volume 13, Issue 334, 16 November 1945, Page 18

ISSUED By The DEPT: OF HEALTH Out 'Kerp " MEASLES _ Watch Out for the Danger Signs 8 This highly Infectious disease of childhood is on the warpath again: If Your child has what looks like a dose of influenza a nose-running; often a sore throat, coughing and sneezing bouts, reddened eyes Immediately suspect measles and act _ particularly if there are reports of measles in your locality: That means bed at once _ in a warm, well ventilated room AND COMPLETE ISOLATION: Then call the doctora In the 66 influenza 0) stage An before the rash appears (a measles is highly infectious. This stage usually lasts for three days, and on the fourth day the tell-tale rash shows uPa By putting the child to bed You ensure his timely treatment; and You keep him from infecting others: Treatment In bed involves : A warm sponge down dally, avoidance of constipation, and keeping the patient from facing the light: If the eyes become sore bathe with boracic acid lotion two or three times daily. If temperature runs high, give four-hourly tepid sponges: Relieve an irritating cough by steam inhalation with Friar' $ Balsam (one teaspoon co a pint of water). Serve a very light diet with plenty of orange, lemon or rose hip syrup drinks. And don't let the patient out of bed too soon at least Ten Days In bed is necessary from the onset: This will mean 2 quick and safe convalescence: THE REAL DANGER OF MEASLES LIES IN POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS Keep This ANNOUNCEMENT FoR FUTURE REFERENCE 76 FOR A HEALTHIER NATION MEASLES