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.