Small booklet with tear off sheets of directions for treating head lice; each sheet has six steps, printed on one side; perforated at top of sheet; no sheets torn off; 25 sheets.
Small booklet with tear off sheets of directions for treating head lice; each sheet has six steps, printed on one side; perforated at top of sheet; no sheets torn off; 25 sheets.
On cover: "Instruction to Patients // for the use of // 'WELLCOME' // BENZYL BENZOATE // EMULSION // in the treatment of // Pediculosis Capitis // (Head Lice)"; inside: "'Wellcome' Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion is a // stable, water-miscible emulsion containing 50% // benzyl benzoate // IT SHOULD BE DILUTED WITH AN // EQUAL QUANTITY OF WATER BEFORE // USING // 'Wellcome' Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion has // been found highly effective, economical adn // rapid in the eradication of head lice and nits. // The instructions are based on practical ex - // perience. // This preparation is free from alcohol, thus // minimizing tendency to produce skin irritation. // There is no unpleasant odor and it does not // stain clothing. // Bottles of 4 fl. oz. and 40 fl. oz. // MTR-8 M-46/6/5"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-G Insruction Pamphlets and Measuring Aids Binde pg. 1 a
Length
11.5 cm
Width
7.7 cm
Depth
0.3 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Inside looks like new; outside shows minor fading and wear
Copy Type
original
Reference Comments
Wikipedia
Research Facts
Head lice are tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. An infestation of head lice most often affects children and usually results from the direct transfer of lice from the hair of one person to the hair of another.
A head-lice infestation isn't a sign of poor personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. Head lice don't carry bacterial or viral infectious diseases.
Over-the-counter and prescription medications are available to treat head lice. Follow treatment instructions carefully to rid your scalp and hair of lice and their eggs.
A number of home or natural remedies are also used to treat head-lice infestations, but there is little to no clinical evidence of their effectiveness.
Benzyl benzoate is an organic compound which is used as a medication and insect repellent. As a medication it is used to treat scabies and lice. For scabies either permethrin or malathion is typically preferred. It is applied to the skin as a lotion. Typically two to three applications are needed.
Dr. John Wallace (Jack) McDougall (1912-1999). Opened general practice at 35 Garden Street Brockville, across the street from the St. Vincent de Paul Hospital in July 1940 and retired in 1985. Graduated from Queen’s University Faculty of Medicine in 1937 and completed his internship in Buffalo NY, married and returned to Brockville in 1940.
Served in WWII in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps joining the No. 1 Field Ambulance Military Hospital eventually becoming its commanding officer at Terrace, B.C then going overseas with the No. 23 Canadian General Hospital in England. Returning to Brockville from the No. 24 General Hospital in December 1945 to resume his medical practice.
Dr McDougall was the local coroner for 20+ years and received numerous awards including From Governor General Roland Michener for his work with St. Johns Ambulance; member of the Brockville Kiwanis Club and Sussex Masonic Lodge No. 5.