Quarantine and Its Necessity in Epidemic Control
A New Century Club of Indiana discusses quarantine origins and methods. The essay outlines maritime inland and house quarantine forms, their procedures, and the history from Venice in 1403 to 19th century practices, noting confinement, disinfection, and placarding to curb disease spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Club of
Indiana
Bimpoon
United States
Captain Cook
North Pole
South Sea Islands
Telanda
Venice
Europe
Quarantine and disinfection methods in late 19th century health policy
The article discusses quarantine as a balance between sanitary aims and commerce, condemning excessive restrictions. It outlines Pennsylvania’s two quarantine types, three isolation forms, and disinfection procedures using formaldehyde gas, permanganate, and chlorinated lime. It emphasizes medical inspection, physician attire, and precautions to prevent spread by mild cases and clothing.
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State of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Board of Health
Qias
Ths
Leteae Club
Medical inspection in schools across nations and Britain’s 1907 act
The piece traces the history of school medical inspection from early nineteenth century Europe, noting Paris reform in 1878, Belgium Egypt Sweden Austria Germany and more, with Britain making medical inspection compulsory in 1907. It argues sanitation, ventilation, and nurse-led daily exams are essential, urging boards to appoint a qualified inspector and nurse to oversee classroom health, overcrowding, hygiene, and disease prevention.
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Europe
France
Paris
Belgium
Egypt
Sweden
Austria
Germany
Hungary
Volland
Switzerland
Husata
Portugal
Spain
Servia
Rottmania
Japan
Canada
Chu
Argentine Republic
Great Britain
Cme
Boston
Board of Education
Lt Ia
Hfe
Board of Health
Hoth
Schoo
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Geo. D. Leydie
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