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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
5
The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society notes measles remains dangerous for children due to severe complications. It also warns adults who escaped infection in childhood may still contract the disease later.
In its initial stage the illness starts like a common cold with sneezing watery eyes and symptoms appearing seven to ten days after exposure. Eye pain light sensitivity hoarseness dry cough sore throat and tonsil congestion may follow.
Three to four days after cold symptoms a rash appears starting on the face and spreading to the trunk and limbs. Koplik spots inside the cheek indicate measles, caused by a virus unseen by ordinary microscopes. No vaccine exists. serum from recovered patients has limited use. mortality rises with complications like eye, nose and throat infections and bronchial and digestive tract issues. Weaker bodies after measles increase vulnerability to germs.
The article highlights measles complications including brain and pneumonia, notes antibiotics reducing risks, and urges strict quarantine, convalescent care, and physician guidance. It stresses protecting under five children, early incubation intervention, and the role of convalescent serum and immune globulins.
The Better Vision Institute notes New Corneas Eyes donate tissue to eye banks for corneal transplants. Small clear cornea pieces can replace cloudy tissue on living eyes while full human eye transplants remain impossible.
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