Newport daily independent., 1918-10-14

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 NO matter what particular kind of germ causes the epidemic, it 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. forceful 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 mild attack of the disease himself may give very severe attack to others
 What should be done by those who catch the disease?
 Tt is very important that every per son who becomes sick with influenza should go home at once and go to bed. This will help keep away dangerous COllDlltdllOHS anu Niiif oe t''~ ''St2AA~ 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 be allowed in the room.
 If there is cough and sputum or running of the eyes and nose, care should be taken that all such dis charges are collected on bits of gauge or rag or paper napkins and burned. If the patient complains of fever and headache, he should be given water to drink, a cold compress to the forehead and a light sponge. Only such medi- cine should be given as is prescribed bv 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 by 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 leay- ing to look after the others.
 Nurses and attendants will do we'll to guard against breathing in danger ous disease germs by wearing simple fold Of gauge or mask while near the patient
 Will a person who has had influenza before catch the disease again?
 Ut is well known that an attack of measles or scarlet fever or smallpox usually protects a person against an- other attack of the same disease. This appears not to be true of spanish ln- fiuenza. According to newspaper re- ports the King of Spain suffered an attack of influenza during the epi- demic thirty years ago, anf was again stricken during the recent outbreak in Spain"
 How can one guard against influ- enza?
 "In guarding against disease of all kinds, it is important that the body be kept strong and able to fight off dis ease germs. This can be done by hav- 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 obtainable for adults as well as children. So far as dis ease like influenza is concerned, health authorities everywhere recognize the very close relation between it's spread and overcrowded homes. While it is not always possible, especially in times like the present to avoid such oyercrowding, people should consider the health danger and make every effort to reduce the home overcrowd- ing to a minimum. The value of fresh air through open windows cannot be over emphasized.
 '.W7hen crowd;ng is unavoidable, as in street cars. care should be taken to keep the face so turned as not to in- hale directly the air breathed out by another person.
 Tt is especially important to be- ware of the person who coughs or sneezes without. covering his mouth and nose It also follows that one should keep out of crowds and stufTy places as much as possible, keep homes, offices and workshops we'll aired, spend some tims out of doors each day. walk to work If at all prac- ticabls-in short, make every possible effort to breathe as much pure air as possible.
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