The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-05-04
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST CHOLERA.

The various precautions taken in the different
cities Of this country against this dreaded scouree
have been from time to time announced In the
journals. The admirable report OF DR.. Harris OF
New York to the Citizens Association there gums
up the requisite provisions In these words:
At time like this the public attention must not
he diverted from the real sources OF danger. These
sources are chiefly
|. The elected fluids and evacuations and be-
smeared clothing of persons sick with cholera.
2. Cruwdng and crowd. poisoning Of human he:
ings, whether on ship.board or In unventila,sd
houses.
3. Filth. dampness and foul air.
In the same report the Council OF Hygiene
gives the following preliminary rules and duties !:
I. Avoid all causes Of excessive nervous exhaus.
tion; avoid intemperance in eating and drink ing.
live upon nOurishng diet, and keep the diges-
tive functions in htalthy condition.
2. Avoid and discourage panic and needless
anxiety when the epidemic is announced, renem-
bering that, 10 its premonitory stage. cole.
ra is generally curabc, and that all the exciting
causes Of the malady can be avoided.
3. Promptly second the Efforts Of the pnbr All.
thorties in oil enlightened plans for prute, ting
the public health, ESPECIALLY IN all that relate 10
civic cleanliness, the abatement Of nuisinces, ani
the proper care and feeding Of the poor
1. II in business or charged with any public "r
philanthropic duty. do not forsake your rosf ut
personal or official labor, except when sui, ing
from premonitory symptoms Of cholera Or other
sickness.
3. Aid and encourage the prevention and reno.
val OF the lOcazing and exciting causes Oi cholera
throughout the district In which you reside.
Give particular attention to the drainage.
dryness, and cleanliness Of your premises AMI the
neighb0rhood, and see to II that the water supply
Is pure and sufficient
z. Inculcate the habits Of personal neatness.
8 Avoid the employment Of purgstive d. uGs,
except when prescribed by your physician.
Q. Avoid and prevent eftlu'ia from excrmen-
titious matters, sewers privies, aud chamber ''s-
sells. Frequently and thoroughly disinfect there
sources OF fever poison.
10. Insist upon the utmost cleanliness anil pu-
rity of every portion fyour apartments, inini'
ture and domicile.
IL. Thoroughly and frequently veniilaie every
apartment in the dwelling. even to the c. liars,
closets and vaults This should be aided b! fires
In open fire places. wherever available.
IL. Carefully protect the body against sudden
alterations of temperature. Wear flannel, nnd
when exposed to changeable temperature, ur
suffering any disorder Of the bowels. war -
broad flannel band extending from the top ui the
hips to the middle Of the body.
l3 Be prudent In the use Of food and bcycra-
gcs. being particularly attentive to quality and
dgcsibility.
IA. Bear in mind the fact that a poinicss diar-
rhdd is The almost iHrdriablc precursor of rhole-
ra,--and That U not Immediately and pnperiy
treated IL ciH more probably terminate J't1iy
than Idrourdbiy.
RULES To BE OBSERVED IN CASE or ATTACK BY
CHOLERA.
. |. Soon as attacked by premonitory diairhTa
or any symptoms Of cholera, seek Immediately r-
pose in rccumbcnt posture, where warmth nni
pure atmosphere will he enjoyed. Immediately
procure competent melcal attendance.