Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1920-02-18
NO QUARANTINE
TO Be PUT INTO
EFFECT HERE

Thuls day night the doctors of St
Johnsbury were called together by
District Health Oilictr, Victor p
Gcngc for the purpose of talking ovcl
and finding out the hes, method OF
checking the epidemic of so-callct
"g,ippc," which has now become
quite serious.
At this meeting all methods of
handling the epidemic were carefully
considered but it was decided that
owing to its type that strict quaran-
tine Of the town was lot advisable
and would not be efficient. The ma
jority Of cases in this epidemic are so
mild that they do not have medical
attcntion-many of them arc about
town when they are coughing and
sncezing. THIS IS THE PERIOD
WHEN THE DISEASE is MOST
READILY TRANSMITTED.
There fore, less than so per cent
of the cases would be affected by
strict quarantine of the individual ut
tho time when quarantine would be
most cs 'ential The closing of all pub
lie meetings was considered only a
half way measure which would do lit
tic good, inasmuch al so many mild
cases are up and about that the dis
case would be spread unless every
thing, including all places of business
were closed. This would mean a
loss to the town out of all proportion
to the gain. 1t was decided however,
that the whole matter could be more
efficiently handled through the coop
Grafton OF the public--through max
ing every individual realize the dam
ger of the disease
The following facts arc therefore
brought to the publc's attention by
DR.. Gcnge:
The rloSt contagious period Of the
disease is in its carly Stage, from the
1st to The 3ld day
You may have the disease in Il very
mild form but may transmit it in a
very virulcnt form.
If you are coughing or sncczing
you are indanGcring the health or
even life Of all those with whom you
come in contact. 1T is your duty
therefore if you have 81 slight cold"
to 70 home and stay until you have
entirely recovered.
If you see anyone who shows signs
of having a cold it is your duty to
yourself, and to the public, to tell
slaatt eat ,neis:.<ea p that he-or she il endan-
gcring the health of many by being
about and that the place for them
is at home. School teachers have been
instructed to send home all children
who show signs Of having cold.
Managers of thcatcrs have been in
structcd to ask anyone who is cough
ing or s,,eczing to- leave the theatre.
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE THE
GRIPPE" OR SHOW SIGNS OF
EVEN A SLIGHT COLD, DR..
Gcngc gives the following advice.
If you arc coughing or sncczing 60
home and stay ut home, for you are
menace to your ncighbor. While you
may have very mild case you may
transmit it in a very virulent form,
and thus indirectly may be tho cause
of anothcrs serious sickness, or even
their death. DO you feel that you
can take this responsibility?
DO not sneczc or cough without
covering the nose and mouth with Il
handkerchief.
DO not use public drinking cups or
towels.
For everyone, avoid, as far as pos
sible fatigue, worry, or excessive cX-
posurc to cold or dampness.
Keep yourself physically fit-Get
plenty to cat, and plenty of rest, and
all the fresh air and exercise possible.
1T IS THOUGHT THAT WHEN
THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS
NATTER IS FULLY REALIZED
SY THE PUBLIC. EVERY INDI-
VIDUAL WILL BE WILLING TO
GIVE HIS OR HER MOST
HEARTY COOPERATION. THIS
Is THE ONLY WAY THAT THE
EPIDEMIC CAN BE CHECKED, DR..