The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-12-18

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epidemic developed more largely in
single. wave during September. Oc-
tober and November.
The prevalence OF serious cpIdem-
ic OF influenza WIS first recognized In
and around Boston In September OF
1918. Within aboui TWO weeks II was
general in the Atlantic seaboard. de-
veloplng little later among cities fur
Their west. Rural districts were usu-
ally attacked somewhat later than
large interests 10 the same sections.
Tn the cities east Of the line OF the
| AppnlHchInns the excess mortality
from pneumonia and Influenza during
the weeks ended September II, 1918.
20 March l. 1919. was approximately
so per 1000; in cities between the
Rocky mountains and the Appalachl-
ans 4.35; and In those Of the Pacific
Coast $50 per 1000.
Concerning the important question
of Immunity conferred by an attack
| Of Influenza. the evidence Ii not con-
| elusive. but there is reason to believe
that an attack during the earlier
stages OF the epidemic confers a con-
siderable, but not absolute immunity
In the later outbreaks.
Transmitted by Contact.
In general the pandemic OF Influenza
was largely similar to that of 1Ss9-90
In its development. first mild form.
later on severe worldwide epidemic,
In the rapidity OF Its spread and its
high case incidence. II has however
been notably different In much high
er mortality. especially among young
adults. Such evidence as has been
gathered confirms the conclusion pre-
viously reached that II Is transmitted
directly and indirectly by contact. II
appears, probable, however, that the
Infection was already widely dissem-
mated In this country sometime be-
fore serious epidemic was recog-
nized.
Despite the fact that there is still
some uncertainty % to the nature of
the micro-organlsm causing pandem-
lc Influenza, one thing Is certain. that
the disease Is communicable from per-
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from experience In other diseases. II
is probable that the germ, whatever
its nature. is carried about not only
by those who are i'll with Influenza,
but by persons who may be entirely
well. Everything which Increases per-
sonal contact. therefore, should be re-
garded MS a factor In spreading influ-
enza-
Much was heard last winter OF the
use OF race masks Though the use OF
suitably constructed masks VIII reduce
me interchange or respiratory germs
through lnhalatlon' II must be remem-
hered that there are many other paths
by which such germs are transmitted
from person to person. Soiled hands.
common drinking cups, Improperly
cleaned eating and drinking usensiis
In restaurants, soda fountains. etc"
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