INFANTILE PARALYSIS

Southland Times, Issue 19461, 28 January 1925, Page 7

INFANTILE PARALYSIS

THE NORTHERN EPIDEMIC. MORE CASES,IN AUCKLAND DISTRICT. (Per United Press Association). AUCKLAND. January 27. Six more cases of infantile paralysis have been notified in the Auckland Health District, and a girl, aged 8, died in the hospital to-day from the disease. The total cases for January are iww 49, with nine deaths. IN CHRISTCHURCH. TWO SUSPECTED CASES. CHRISTCHURCH, January 27. The suspected case of infantile paralysis in Papanui has not yet been definitely diagnosed, and present indications point the other way. The patient’s condition is improving. A suspected case reported from Spreydon this afternoon has been removed to th* hospital for observation. LN OTHER PARTS. NO CASES IN OTAGO. DUNEDIN, January 27. There have been no notifications of infantile paralysis in the Otago health district, and the recent cold snap should have the effect of checking any incipient case! in Otago. The Swimming Association has to night decided to eliminate the children's event! from its championship meeting in consequence of the health precautions. DANNEVIRKE, January 27. The case cf infantile paralysis at Ruaroa, that of a boy of abcut six years resulted fatally. WANGANUI, Januap’ 27. Four cases of infantile paralysis were notified to day. One death also occurred. ’MASTERTON, January 27. Another case of infantile paralyisis wm admitted to the hospital to-day, making 14 since the outbreak. The patient was a resident in the borough.