Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-15
ADVICE FROM TIE BOARD

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lulu, December 14th, 1899.
Plague, called also Asiatic plague, or
bubonic plague. is an infectious and
contagious disease, capable of commu-
nication from the affected person to
another by bodily contact. and this
may occur during any stage of the dis
ease. IL may also be communicated
by means OF the excretions from the
SICK, such as saliva, phlegm, sweat,
and the discharges from the bowels
and bladder; also by the blood and
matter from assesses and sores. The
material that causes the disease is
therefore likely to be contained in the
clothing, dressings and bedding, etc.,
that have come in contact with the
sick; dishes and utensils that have
been used by the sick are also foul.
In order to produce its effect on the
human body 1t must gain access to
the blood. juices and soft parts of the
Interior and in the great majority of
cases its door of entrance is through
the delicate and moist membrane of
the mouth. nose, eyes, etc, or through
some cut, scratch or abraded skin sur
face on any part of the body.
PERIOD OF INCUBATION.
The period of incubation. during
which the evil remains quiet in the
body and makes no sign, may be as
short as two days or perhaps less. or II
may continue five days or even longer:
but five days is generally regarded as
the limit of this period
FIRST SYMPTOMS.
The earliest symptoms of plague,
though varying somewhat In different
cases, are likely to be marked by head
ache, sensation of fulness in the
head, dizziness, a feeling of great wear
mess and languor, paleness of the face.
ana perhaps even staggering gait;
there may also be nausea and vomiting
ana perhaps dirrhoea; or the opposite
condition may prevail in the bowels.
that or constipation. The eyes are Of
ten bloodshot and the surface of the
BODY may be affected with blotches
and patches of red or purple color.
AFTER short time, varying In length
IRON one to two days, fever may set
In and swellings appear I'm the groin.
armpit or neck. or other parts of the
body.
Persons affected in any of these
ways. though the trouble may prove
not to be the plague, had better call
in physician at once.
PLAGUE PRECAUTIONS.
The virus of plague fourishes i'm filth
and unclenliness, and maintains itself
In garbage. stale food. and in damp and
dark places. Sunlight and fresh air
are quickly fatal to the germs of
plague. 1t is of the highest import
ance, therefore, to keep the body
scrupulously clean by the use of ths
bath and by frequent changes of cloth
ing special care should be taken to
WASH the hands frequently, always to
40 so before eating, and not to touch
the lips or mouth, or to rub the eyes.
with unclean or unwashed hands.
All cuts, scratches or abrasions of
the skin, should be at once washed and
covered with some protecting shield,
sucn as adhesive plaster. 1t is not well
TO go barefoot; but anyone so doing
should look well to his feet.
FOOD.
Raw, uncooked food or food that has
become cold after cooking may be the
carrier OF plague; not so food that has
Deen recently exposed to boiling or
roasting heat. Therefore beware OF
cold or uncooked food or fruits that
nave been exposed to the attacks of
HES or other vermin; or dishes of cold
food that have stood uncovered sny
length OF time after preparation. etc
and do not eat of any fruit without
nrst removing its skin, or rind. or
peel; and do not use the teeth In skin
ming any fruit. All food and water
should be kept covered and protected
from flies and insects; and 1t Is well to
drink only of such water as has been
boiled. Alcoholic liquors are not
protection against plague. Over-eat-
ing, or any indulgence to excess IA
detrimental and to be avoided. and the
same Is true of all undue exposure TO
coiu or wet, or to any exhausting in
nuence. BE temperate and take plenty
Of sleep.
Fear, over-anxiety and worry are in.
iluences that lay the system open to
the attack of plague, as is true OF
many other diseases.
The experience of other lands
teaches that the clean, the temperate.
the courageous, the well nourished and
,he well-rested are not the ones who
take the plague.
inspectors, nurses and Others. after
coming In contact with the disease
are advised to take the precaution TO
change their clothes, and IL possible To
use bath. .disinfecting the hands and
the soles OF the shoes; hang the clothes
out In the air and sunlight.
HENRY e. COOPER.
President Board Of Health.
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