The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-10-24
INFORM YOURSELF In RE-
GARD TOPREYENTION, ETC
INFLUENzAssoR Ia "GRiPRE.D

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A Dangerous Disease. How 1t Spread
and How II May Be Prevented. 1t
Is Your Duty to Follow Closer
.iy These Directions.
; Influenza is germ disease, the
germ being found chiefly in the nose
mouth, and throat. The germszslivt
body. Persons who have had the dis
ease may continue to carry the infec
ton for some time after recovery
from an attack4,H is spread by the
passage OF secretion containing the
germs from one person to another
Coughing and sneezing seems to be
the chief method Of spreading the
germs A spray loaded with the
germs is, thrown out into the air by
coughing and sneezing, and persons
within several feet may breathe in the
fine droplets containing the Infection.
The germs are also spread by means
of common drinking cups, common
towels, kissing, handshaking, and in
schools by toys, pencils, and play
things. Persons caring for the sick
are often infected. =-.~-s...---
It is very communicable; and most
people exposed to infection contract
it. Persons exposed usually show
symptoms in two to four days. Pneu-
monia frequently results from this dis
ease, and is the cause of many deaths.
Precautions to Prevent Infection.
(1) AS the disease seems to be
spread chiefly by spray infections, all
crowds should be avoided. Theaters,
crowded cars, dances, churches, pic
4ure shows, and other places wehere
a number of persons are thrown to-
gether in a closed room, seem to be
certers for the spread OF the disease.
(2) Avoid all close contact, such as
kissing, handshaking, especially when
such persons have cold or coughs.
(3) Do not use any common drink
ing cup or towel. IL you buy soda
water, see that it is served in paper
cup; then you are certain not to get
the secretions from another persons
mouth or nose. IF you work with a
number of people, see that proper
drinking facilities are provided.
10 If you must cough or sneeze,
it is your patriotic duty to hold a
handkerchief over, the mouth. II you
are sitting near someone who is
coughing without a handkerchief over
his mouth, put handkerchief over
your nose quickly. =.
(5) Do not go to- work IL you have
any SYMPTOMS CT influenza, and do not
hang around the streets exposing 9th
lldEa<ao to bed and warn our. neigh
16l Do not allow any children tc
attend school from a home in which
there is Influenza They will likely
develop it in two or three days; let
them go back to school when we'll
(7) If your child complains of feel
ing badly keep it at home. BY SO
doing, you may protect an entire room
full of children.
(8l. Do mot get angry if the nurse
sends your child home because 1t has
some fever, or is sneezing. Watch II
to prevent pneumonia, which may
cause, death. -,
(9) A spraying of the nose or throat
with "Dakin's Solution" or "Chiora'
zene," three times a day, and espec1al
ly after being in crowds, may help 10
prevent Infection: If you have had the
disease, the spray will certainty oo
good to prevent infection OF others
Do not use anything which lrrltates
the mucus membranes.
(1O) In visiting persons who nave
this disease, It is best to have tower
I or Y-han0k6TCQlGl OHOI CAAO AAONNA -U~-~
nose. Do not visit the sick unless you
are to take this precaution. Other
wise, you will be in the same conol
ton as the patient in two or three
days.
To Prevent Pneumonia.
Do not expose yourself in draughts
and keep your feet dry. Ii you mus
be out in the rain, use an umprella
If you begin to ache, go to Deo al
once. and stay there. Keep the room
warm. but have plenty of fresh air IN
it. Stay in bed until all symptoms
have subsided, and do not go to worn
until entirely well. You must then De De
verv careful not to expose yourseH
Take care offthe small children. Pul
plenty of clothing on them, and wher
thev show any symptoms of infiuenzs
nut them to bed, and keep them there
several days. Do not allow them tc
| play on the ground, or go barefootec
on the street. while they have the dls
ease. A little care may save tne
child's life. Cali a physician.
= After Recovery.
STAY at home until most OF tns
co1Igh has subsided. Keep the ch1lG
who has had it from school until NJ
is entirely well. ,.,
Issued by the United States Puoh'
Health Service.