Polio in Ecorse, 1951
July 1951-Two Polio Cases Reported in Ecorse – Early Start Seen for Polio Season
Two cases of polio have been reported to the Ecorse Health Officer, Dr. Lawrence Van Beccelaere, in the past two weeks. The firs case occurred two weeks ago and the second was reported Monday.
Both victims are children and have been hospitalized. Neither case is believed to be of the more serious type which causes paralysis.
Dr. Van Becelaere stated that there was no cause for alarm although cases have been earlier than usual in this area.
The doctor pointed out that science does not know as yet how polio is transmitted from one person to another. The theory has been advanced that susceptible persons may catch it from swimming in warm lakes in which an infected person has bathed.
Some doctors have sought its transfer in insects which often are germ carries, but with no success to date. Polio or infantile paralysis as it is sometimes called, is believed to be caused by a virus.
No Polio In Ecorse?
July 31, 1951
On inquiry of City Recreation director Daniel P. Boisture who had received complaints that the citywading pools in Ecorse were polio hazards, Dr. Lawrence H. Van Becelaere, City Health officer, addressed a letter to the recreation department saying that since there were no reported cases of polio in Ecorse, in his opinion the pools did not constitute a hazard and were perfectly safe to use.
Two cases of polio have been reported to the Ecorse Health Officer, Dr. Lawrence Van Beccelaere, in the past two weeks. The firs case occurred two weeks ago and the second was reported Monday.
Both victims are children and have been hospitalized. Neither case is believed to be of the more serious type which causes paralysis.
Dr. Van Becelaere stated that there was no cause for alarm although cases have been earlier than usual in this area.
The doctor pointed out that science does not know as yet how polio is transmitted from one person to another. The theory has been advanced that susceptible persons may catch it from swimming in warm lakes in which an infected person has bathed.
Some doctors have sought its transfer in insects which often are germ carries, but with no success to date. Polio or infantile paralysis as it is sometimes called, is believed to be caused by a virus.
No Polio In Ecorse?
July 31, 1951
On inquiry of City Recreation director Daniel P. Boisture who had received complaints that the citywading pools in Ecorse were polio hazards, Dr. Lawrence H. Van Becelaere, City Health officer, addressed a letter to the recreation department saying that since there were no reported cases of polio in Ecorse, in his opinion the pools did not constitute a hazard and were perfectly safe to use.