The Press., 1918-10-17

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 No matter what particular kind of germ causes the epidemic, 1t Is now believed that influenza Is always spread from person to person, the germs being carried with the air along with the very small drOplets of mucus, expelled by coughing or sneezing, f0rceful talking, and the like by one who already has the germs of the dis ease. They may also be carried about in the air in the form of dust coming from dried mucus, from coughing and sneezing. or from careless people who spit on the floor and on the sidewalk. AS in most other catching diseases, a person who has only a mild attack of the disease himself may give very severe attack to others"
 What should be done by those who catch the disease7
 alt is very important that every per son who becomes sick with influenza should go home at once and go 10 he'd. This will help keep away dangerous complications and will, at the same time, keep the patient from scattering the disease far and wide It is highly desirable that no one be allowed to sleep In the same room with the pa- tient. In fact. no one but the nurse should he allowed in the room.
 If there Is cough and sputum or running of the eyes and nose, care should he taken that all such dis charges are collected on bits of gauze or rag or paper napkins and burned. If the patient complains of fever and heRdgche, he should he given water to drink. a cold empress tp the forehead and light sponge. Only such medi- cine should he given as Is prescribed hy the doctor. It is foolish to ask the druggist to prescribe and may be dan gerous to take the .sO-called safe, sure and harmless remedies advertised by patent medicine manufacturers.
 If the patient is so situated that he can be attended only hY some one who must also look after others in the fam fly, it Is advisable that such attendant wear a wrapper, apron or gown over the ordinary house clothes while in the sick room and slip this off when leav- ing to look after the others.
 Nurses and attendants will do well to guard against breathing In danger ous disease germs by wearing a simple fold of gauge or mask while near the patient"
 Will 2 person who has had influenza before eateh the dIseaFe again7
 Tt is well kn0wR that aR attack of measles or scarlet fever or smallpox usnnlly protects a person against an other attack of the same disease. This appears moi to be true nf Spanish in- fiuenza.' According to newspaper ps- ports the King of Spain suffered an attack of influenza during the cpl Jennie thirty years ago, and was again stricken during the recent outbreak in Spain"
 H0w ean enc guard against infIu- enza7
 "In guarding against disease of all kinds. il is important that the body be kept strong and able to fight off dis ease germs. This can be done by hay ing a proper proportion of work, play and rest, by keeping the body well clothed, and by eating sufficient whole some and properly selected food. In connection with diet, it is well to re- member that milk is one of the best all-arOund foods ObtRinable for adults us well as children. So far as dis case like influenza Is concerned, health authorities everywhere recognize the very close relation between its spread and OvercrOwded homes. While 1t Is not always possible, especially in times like the present, to avoid such overcFOwding, people should consider the health danger and make every effort tO reduce the home OYercF0WC- ing to q minimum. The value of fresh air through open windows cannot be over emphasized.
 When CrOwding Is unavoidable, as in street ears, care should be taken to keep the face so turned as not to in- hale directly. the air breathed out by another person.
 It is especially important to be- ware of the person who coughs or sneeZes without covering his mouth and nose. IL also follows that one should keep out of crowds and stuffy places as much as possible, keep homes, offices ndNwUrkshops well air ed, spend some time out of doors each day, walk to work if at ail practicable in short make every possible effort 10 breathe as much pure air as pos Sible.
 "In all health matters follow the ad- vice of your doctor and obey the regu- lattons of your local and state health officers"
 -"cover up each cough and sneeze,
 If you cont you'll spread disease"