PREFACE
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It is generally recognized that the prevalence of contagious diseases, and their associated injury to life and health, especially of children, can only be satisfactorily limited if the full co-operation of those who have the care of children is secured. This is dependent almost entirely on general information. Scarcely any parent will willfully endanger the health of the children of others. It is hoped that this brief statement of facts, on which authorities agree, may be of some use to those who are responsible for the health of children. It is not intended to encourage the treatment of sick children without trained advice, but rather to aid in securing intelligent aid to the doctor and public health officer.