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Show m. OLOF sniML TO FIGHT DISEASE 0 Would Have Everybody Tale Precaution For A Period Of Three Days Dr. O. Sundwall, City Quarantine' Physician for Mount Pleasant, makes the folloAving statement to the public for the benefit of the community: "At present there are twelve cases of Influenza in Mount Pleasant. None of those affected appear to be critical, and no deaths are expected. However, it is highly urgent that all people respect the Quarantine and do all in their power to prevent this from becoming a serious epidemic. In fact, a quarantine is useless unless every family cooperates with the Health Officials. , "The following suggestions may be of value to the public: . 1st. If there is any sickness in the home, do not expose the public until the nature of the disease is determined. 2nd. Avoid mingling too much in public places. 3rd. If any member of the family has symptoms of "Flu" have the person put to bed at once no matter how slight the symptoms might be. 4th. Keep the homes well ventilated. The Flu, like all other Eespiratory Diseases has less effect on the individual who has not been "Housed Up." This was indeed proven during the previous epidemic. 5th. Be calm and avoid becoming Hysterical. The epidemic, it is hoped will be in a light form. However, the seriousness of it really depends upon the individual family. Observe the above suggestions and probably there will be no deaths. "It would be highly advisable for all the citizens to be extremely cautious the next few days especially regarding exposures. If this could be carried out in every individual family the epidemic would indeed be short lived." |