| Creator |
Prudential Insurance Company of America |
| Title |
"Polio": Infantile Paralysis
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| Original Publication |
United States: Prudential Press,1954.
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| Series Title |
Prudential Health Series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Polio: Infantile Paralysis" by Prudential Insurance Company of America is a scientific publication produced in the mid-20th century. This informative booklet addresses the concerns surrounding polio, a contagious disease primarily affecting children, specifically its symptoms, treatment, and preventive measures during outbreaks. The text serves as a resource for parents seeking to protect their children from this serious health threat. The booklet outlines the nature of polio, explaining how it attacks the spinal cord, leading to paralysis in some cases. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing potential symptoms, such as fever, headaches, and muscle pain, and advises prompt medical attention if these symptoms arise. Treatment options are discussed, including hospitalization, nursing care, and methods to help restore functionality to affected muscles. The publication underscores the significance of preventive actions, such as avoiding crowded areas and following local health guidelines during epidemics, urging families to maintain overall health through proper diet and exercise. This comprehensive guide aims to equip readers with essential knowledge to combat the threat of polio effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Poliomyelitis -- Popular works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66660 |
| Release Date |
Nov 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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