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Arthur Weiss. Atlanta, newly elected commander of the Geor
gia Department, Jewish War Veterans of America, is shown above
with the bottle of cognac presented by Ralph McGill to the “last
man club” of the Marines who fought at Guadalcanal. Holding the
bottle is General A. A. Vandergrift. who commanded the 1st
Marine Division on Guadalcanal and later Commandant of the
Marine Corps.
Commander Weiss, who was elected at the recent Savannah
J.W \ convention, holds the rank of major in the Marine Corps,
retired. He is active in Atlanta communal affairs, headed the At
lanta J.W.V. post at one time, and is a member of The Southern
Israelite s Advisory Board. He is deputy director in the service
of the Civil Defense Administration of Atlanta. Metropolitan Area
and commandant of the Marine Corps League.
He holds a silver star and purple heart for his military service.
Chosen to serve with him are Maurice Kravtin, Columbus,
senior vice commander; Edward Charnovitz, Savannah, junior
vice commander, and Harry Silverman. Atlanta, adjutant.
Commander Georgia Jewish Veterans
Is Member of "Last-Man Marine Club"
I ■ SN messa 9 e
POIIU to parents
GAMMA GLOBULIN-1953
1. What is gamma globulFh?
Gamma globulin is the part of human blood that contains disease
fighting antibodies. It has been used for many years to combat measles
and infectious hapatitis (jaundice). In 1952, March of Dimes scientists
proved it to be an effective but temporary preventive of crippling
caused by polio.
2. Can our children get gamma globulin (GG) for polio this
summer?
GG is in extremely short supply. There was only about one million
doses available before September. There are about 46,000,000 chil
dren and adolescents in the age groups most likely to get polio.
3. Who received gamma globulin this summer?
The supply was used in areas where the greatest number of cases occur.
Most likely public health officers working with private physicians ad
ministered the gamma globulin.
4. How will gamma globulin be distributed?
The Office of Defense Mobilization (ODM), a governmental agency, is
solely responsible for the distribution of the nation's supply of gamma
globulin through the state and territorial health officers. The National
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis has no gamma globulin.
5. Can we buy GG?
You should not be able to buy it anywhere. See your doctor. If it is
possible for your child to have GG, it will be allocated to him through
the health officer. There will be no charge for this GG. A private physi
cian, however, may charge for his services in giving it. All commercially
produced GG made from blood other than that donated to the Red
Cross, is being purchased for the nation's stockpile by the National
Foundation at an estimated cost of $11,000,000 in March of Dimes Fund.
6. Why Is It necessary to control all gamma globulin?
It has been shown to be effective against three diseases — measles,
infectious hepatitis and polio — and there is not enough GG available
to treat all people who might get these diseases. Nor do manufacturers
have enough equipment to increase production of GG this year. By
placing ail GG in one stockpile, it will be possible to prevent the maxi
mum amount of disease with the limited supplies on hand.
7. What's being done to get the most use out of GG
Supplies?
Effective use of GG in 1953 is based on the following 3-point program:
1. Gathering of all available GG supplies into a national stockpile;
2. Allocation of GG to persons and areas where it will be most ef
fective;
3. Teamwork by health authorities, physicians, public and private
agencies, and BY YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS to assure com
munity understanding and avoid unreasonable demands for gamma
globulin.
8. How much blood does it take to make one GG shot?
One pint of blood yields just about the amount needed for an average
GG polio-shot. The same pint furnishes serum albumin for the treatment
of wounded servicemen.
9. What's the difference between GG and a polio vaccine?
GG gives protection (about five weeks) by providing polio antibodies
which fight against paralysis.
A vaccine — composed of all three of the different polio viruses treated
so as to render them non-infectious will cause the body to produce
its own antibodies which should last much longer. Polio vaccines are still
in the experimental stage. No vaccine will be available for widespread
use during the coming polio season.
10. If we can't get GG, what can we do to protect our
children?
Pay attention to good health rules and precautions recommended by
nealth authorities and the Natoinal Foundation for Infantile Paralysis:
1. Don't let children mix with new groups
2. Or get overtired
3. Or get chilled
4. But DO keep them clean
And consult your doctor if these symptoms appear: headache, fever,
sore throat, upset stomach, stiff neck or back.
Keep in touch with your own local National Foundation chapter and be
guided by the recommendations of your medical and health authorities
with regard to GG inoculations.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Founder
120 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 5, N. Y.
BUT REMEMBER YOU AND ONLY PEOPLE LIKE YOU CAN MAKE GAMMA
GLOBULIN POSSIBLE THROUGH THE ACTUAL DONATION OF WHOLE BLOOD.
VOLUNTEER THROUGH YOUR LOCAL RED CROSS HEADQUARTERS-
This Space Sponsored as a Public Service by A FRIEND
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The Southern Israelite