Historical 1975 report; vaccine guidance and contact information reflect the original publication.
The Delmar Baptist Pre-School, with assistance from the St. Louis Division of Health, conducted a measles vaccine program on May 5, 1975. Several children who attend the pre-school had been sick with measles, and the vaccine program was a united effort among parents, pre-school personnel, and the Health Division to prevent spread of the disease.
Measles is a serious disease which can cause severe complications such as hearing and vision defects and mental retardation. Measles vaccine is safe and effective; one dose administered after a child’s first birthday is thought to provide life-long protection against measles disease.
Dr. Helen L. Bruce, Health Commissioner, stated “I would urge all parents in the Skinker-DeBaliviere area to look up their children’s immunization records to be sure they have received measles vaccine.”
Who needs measles vaccine? Every child one year old or older who has not received measles vaccine or who received the vaccine before the first birthday needs measles vaccine. Parents are urged to contact their doctors or clinics, or—for information on free Health Division clinic—parents are invited to call 453-4601.
Your children’s health is too valuable to take for granted. Please check their shot records today.
Original photograph caption
Charles Wolf and Mary Schirmer of the Immunization Services of the St. Louis Division of Health managed the measles immunization of children at Delmar Baptist Pre-School on May5,1975.
Originally published in The Paper, June 1975.
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Original source: SD_Times1975_06.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.
