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Infection through time: Source questions

Instructions
Read all the background information in the Infection through time theme and then work through the questions here, referring to the larger images and transcripts where necessary.
Source A

This is a tuberculosis caution card.

  1. What departments is the sufferer, not allowed to work in?
  2. Why do you think they are not allowed to work in certain departments?
 An image of a TB card [Transcript and larger image opens in new window]
TB card
Larger image and transcript, in a new window
[Shropshire Archive reference: 6175/B/12/5/3]
Source B
  1. According to this treatment book, from Agnes Hunt's Baschurch Home, what condition is being treated?
  2. Briefly describe the symptoms
  3. Name one way in which they treated this patient
 Treatment book from Florence House, Baschurch [Transcript and larger image opens in new window]
Treatment book
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[Reproduced with kind permission of Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital]
Source C

Handbills such as this one printed in 1849 for the Parish of Holy Cross and St Giles has advice on how to deal with the epidemic.

  1. What does it suggest you do if you suspect somebody has cholera?
  2. What foods should be avoided?
  3. Are there any suggestions on how to deal with Cholera which might have been helpful now that we know how Cholera is spread?
 Image of a Cholera handbill [Transcript and larger image opens in new window]
Cholera Handbill
Larger image and transcript, in a new window
[Reproduced with kind permission of Secret Shropshire]
Source D
  1. Does the author think that Cholera and the suggested link to contaminated water supply was a justified cause for concern?
  2. What arguments does this article give to allay these fears?
  3. Do you think that these arguments are valid?
 An article from the Salopian Journal, relating to Cholera [Transcript and larger image opens in new window]
Article looking at water supply
Larger image and transcript, in a new window
[Reproduced with kind permission of Shropshire Newspapers]
Source E

This poster from 1877 lays out the findings of the 1875 Public Health Act. It clearly shows the fear of contagion by Smallpox.

  1. Do you think these measures would have halted the progress of the disease?
  2. Why do you think bedding and clothing were destroyed?
Poster outlining the finding of the 1875 Public Health Act [Transcript and larger image opens in new window]
Smallpox poster
Larger image and transcript, in a new window
[Shropshire Archives]
Source F

This document dated October 1887, calls Lizzie Wozencraft for vaccination. To not vaccinate your child would result in a fine.

  1. At what age should the child be vaccinated?
  2. What must happen in the week succeeding the vaccination?
  3. Why was this measure taken?
 Document calling Lizzie Wozencraft for vaccination [Transcript and larger image opens in new window]
Vaccination request for Lizzie Wozencraft
Larger image and transcript, in a new window
[Shropshire Archives]

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