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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
4
A Manitoba health bulletin urges precaution against infantile paralysis. Schools closed or limited, avoid gatherings, call doctors for suspected cases, and promote hygiene such as hand washing and antiseptics. Emphasizes parental vigilance to prevent spread and protect children.
The Winnipeg Medical Society issues a bulletin outlining infantile paralysis symptoms in children. Vomiting is the most prominent initial sign, not present in every case, with fever spikes from 10 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit occurring at varying intervals. The vomiting and fever episodes may recur over a period of twelve to four hours, coinciding with teething season and the age group most affected.
The passage describes fever and drowsiness with reluctance to eat, neck stiffness on forward bending, and varying alertness in suspected infantile paralysis. It notes rapid progression from throat redness to neck or spinal pain, possible paralytic onset, and rare bulbar type with sudden fever, neck signs, and potential death. Convalescent serum is ineffective after paralysis begins.
Lawrie widow of Beaver farmer Mr Mowatt dies in her 30s after 25 years in Winnpeg district. Survived by husband six children and two brothers William and Mr Mowatt of Westbourne. Funeral held Tuesday at Beausejour Manitoba Anglican Church attended by Mr Mowatt and his brother. Sympathy of friends extended.
An old advertised notice promotes horse care gear including harnesses brushes curry combs clippers and tie nets. It mentions supplying rome begs brackets wraps helters and all essentials for horses or stables under Mae.
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