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New Zealand Listener, Volume 13, Issue 336, 30 November 1945, Page 19

ISSUED BY The DEPT. OF HEALTH Out MEASLES _ Watch Out {or the Danger Signs ! This highly infectious disease of childhood is on the warpath again: If your child has what looks like a dose of influenza -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 S in a warm, well ventilated room F AND COMPLETE ISOLATION: Then call the doctor: In the influenza 0} stage S before the rash appears 2 measles is highly infectious. This stage usually lasts for chree days, and on the fourth day the tell-tale rash shows uPa By putting the child Io 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 cimes daily. If temperature runs high, give four-hourly tepid sponges: Relieve an irritating cough by steam inhalation with Friar'$ Balsam (one teaspoon to 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 T6 FOR A HEALTHIER NATION Ahealby futurefoc vour ba ankoRIR 440 ANKORA abeood ALWAYS SAFE BABY FOOD Da New ZEALAND CO.OPERATiVE DAIRY co, LtD_ ANZAC AVENUE AUCKLAND MEASLES Keep l