Show FIVE POLIO pollo precautions ARE LISTED FOR por PARENTS warning that the 1949 polio sea aea sonis son is just around the corner the national foundation for infantile paralysis toda today issue issued d I 1 a list of pre cautionary m measures ers els ures to be observed by those in charge of children during the e epidemic danger period which usually y runs from may through october reaching its A peak during the hot midsummer mid summer months the five easy to fol low health rules rilles for children are 1 avoid crowds and places where close contact with other persons Is it likely 2 avoid over fatigue caused by too active play or exercise or ir lr redi reRi ilar filar hours 3 avoid avold A ta d swimming s in 1 J polluted poll hit HII ili ted water moi mol use r only i beaches republic oe public pools declared safe by i local health authorities 4 avoid sudden chilling remove we wet t shoes and clot ciot clothing hing hint at once and ard keap extra blankets and heavier clothing haidy for sudden weather changes S observe the golden rule of personal pei Per sonai cleanliness keep food tightly covered covered and safe from flies fihs or other insects garbage should bo be tightly covered and if other dis dosal facilities are lacki lack ine lne nir it t should be buried or burned the national foundation also listed the following fol foi lowine symptoms of infanti infantile le paralysis headache nausea or upset stomach muscle soreness or stiffness and ind unexplained fever should polio strike in your family call a doctor immediately early diagnosis and prompt treatment by qualified medical personnel often prevent serious crippling the national foundation pointed out the organization emphasized that fear and anxiety should be held to a minimum A calm conn congi dent attitude is conducive to health and a recovery parents lt it s id should remember that of all those stricken 60 50 per er cent oe more cover completely while another 25 per cent are lert left with only slight alight after gy effects if polio is actually diagnosed contact the chapter of the nation al at foundation for infantile paral caraly y sis serving you your r community the chapter will pay that part of the cost of care and treatment which patient or family cannot meet CUT OUT AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE |