This Day in History: 1935-05-13

The results of the parental survey on immunizations against smallpox and diphtheria were disturbing. One hundred percent of the questionnaires were retuned and they indicated that 182 students had been vaccinated, but 350 had not. Inoculated against diphtheria were 326, not inoculated: 204. The cost of securing this protection for children is not great and for those who cannot afford it, free service can be obtained from the school doctors, DR. Meyer and Dr. Liddy. It was hoped that when school re-opened in the Fall, that all children would be protected against these dreaded diseases which are so easy to prevent. (Bristow)