Open AccessA BRIEF STATISTICAL STUDY OF RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH MEASLES AND WHOOPING COUGH IN MASSACHUSETTS
Author(s) -
Jonathan E. Henry
Publication year - 1921
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2330-9687
pISSN - 0271-4353
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.11.4.302
Subject(s) - whooping cough , measles , medicine , pediatrics , demography , family medicine , environmental health , vaccination , immunology , sociology
The measures against measles and whooping cough should be conducted principally in the age group of less than three years. This is the dangerous period, eighty-five percent of the mortality being here. The two diseases should awaken equal concern. Careful medical attention and adequate nursing service are suggested among the important needs.