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Keywords: "1.07-2064." (Contains)
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ark:/16417/th713q6glbhh8Lexington seamstresses volunteer to sew uniforms for the group of Polio Emergency Volunteers. Shown fitting uniforms are, front row, left to right, Mrs. W.T. Bishop, Mrs. Grace Howard, and Mrs. George Collis; seated, second row, Mrs. Cliff Thompson, Jr., Mrs. John Tinder, Mrs. Paul Ebelhardt and Mrs. Emmet Milward; standing, left to right, Mrs. Laurie Blakely, Mrs. Cleon Gaidry, Mrs. Alfred Powell, and Mrs. Ted Hardwick.Image
ark:/16417/th7vdhr7hqb32Newspaper spread on the prevention of Poliomyelitis. Shown are a woman and two children standing at a sink. The caption reads, "I will teach my children to scrub their hands before putting food into their mouths. Polio virus may be carried into the body through the mouth. I will also see that they never use other people's towels, drinking glasses, dishes, or tableware.Image
ark:/16417/th7jl8p7f0vs6Newspaper spread on the prevention of Poliomyelitis. Shown are a woman and two young children sitting together. The caption reads, "I will not ignore any possible symptoms of polio. I will be ever watchful for signs: headache, fever, sore throat, upset stomach, tenderness, and stiffness of the neck and back."Image
ark:/16417/th7v108hssm2bNewspaper spread on the prevention of Poliomyelitis. Shown is a group of African-American children sitting atop a bed. The caption reads, "I will see that my children get sufficient rest each day after vigorous play, perhaps with a 'quiet' hour after lunch. Overtired or chilled bodies are less able to fight off polio."Image
ark:/16417/th7j8swl5r1bcNewspaper spread on the prevention of Poliomyelitis. Shown is a group of children in a swimming pool. The caption reads, "I will let my children continue to play with their usual companions in their usual environments. They have already been exposed to whatever polio virus may be in the group, and they probably have developed immunity against it."Image
ark:/16417/th7w8xnhk18p1Newspaper spread on the prevention of Poliomyelitis. Shown is a woman and two children entering a car. The caption reads, "I will not take my children away from our community without good cause. Polio time is the time to stay at home and keep with everyday companions, not the time for pleasure trips into or through polio areas."Image