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HEALTH COUNCIL NEWS
Cessation of contact with the
sl-ck Individual was emphasized as
the most important factor jin the
control of communicable diseases
by Miss Rose Guralnick, Public
Health Nurse, and MrsD.E.Payne,
hospital technician, in the monthly
Health Council discussion of this
vital problem on Thursday evening,
November 18# Unfortunately, only
a few people availed themselves of
the opportunity to hear these dis
cussions .
The speakers de&lthbt length on
the proper care of the sick Indiv
idual in the home. At the first
sign of the common cold—incident
ally practically all communicable
diseases begin with the same symp
toms, fever, running nose, and
possibly cough and headache—the
ill person should rest in bed and
receive plenty of fluids. One
responsible person should care for
the sick and see to it that no con
tact is made with him or any clothi
Health Newts, Cont.
lng or linen, used by him. Disposable
handkershiefs are heralded as a large
factor in avoiding the spread of in
fection.
Quoting a restaurant placard, "If
you spit on the floor at home, spit
at home,M: Mr. Payne stressed the fact
that the saliva is a marvelous carrier
of disease. Hence, spitting, coughing
sneezing, "kissing, if you please,"
are responsible for the spread of
disease. "Use paper handkerchiefs and
burn them after use" was the import
ant suggestion offered as the solut’or
Miss Guralnick pointed out fur
ther the necessity of good nutrition
in avoiding infection. Good and ad
equate food builds up body defenses,
and when such defenses are in good
working order many infections can be
thrown off. Proper hygenic living,
which includes cleanliness in every
form as well as the proper disposal
of waste, should be the rule rather
than the exception. Frequent washing
of hands can be an important factor
In remaining healthy, since"the bug
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