GENERAL CABLES
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
WIDESPREAD IN NEW.YORK
BRITISH PRECAUTIONS.
(Received August 16 f 1.20 p.m.)
NEW TOBKr.lSth August?" The epidemic of infantile paralysis has reached 6400 cases, and 1400 deaths. The epidemic is now widespread, and there are 200 fresh cases daily. ■ The fact that England is considering measures to prevent the introduction of the disease suggests that Australia will likewise institute a rigid inspection 'of ships from America.
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Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 40, 16 August 1916, Page 7
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69GENERAL CABLES Evening Post, Volume XCII, Issue 40, 16 August 1916, Page 7
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