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Show Use Common Se?se With Common Cold The common cold is more prevalent pre-valent and a greater nuisance than all other winter illnesses combined. . "While colds are not 'serious' diseases in themselves, they may often pave the way for more severe illnesses," warns A. A. Jenkins, M.D., of the State Department De-partment of Health. The early symptoms of a cold may be the same as the early signs of polio, influenza, whooping whoop-ing cough, measles and other diseases dis-eases and should therefore receive re-ceive prompt attention and care. Cold germs may have a better chance of invading the body if the resistance is lowered by such things as extreme fatigue, chilling chill-ing exposure and improper diet. Since no effective vaccine has been found and colds are so highly high-ly contagious, the problem of protection becomes the primary concern. . t Complete isolation from persons per-sons with colds is most effective, but impractical. However, following fol-lowing these few simple rules may help protect you from a cold and other diseases: Keep in good 'physical condition. condi-tion. Get enough sleep, rest, rec- reation ana outdoor exercise. Avoid drafts, wet feet and wet clothing. Wear clothing that is suitable to weather conditions. Live and work in well-ventilated rooms. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or hanky whenever when-ever you cough or sneeze. Always Al-ways wash your hands before eating or serving food to someone some-one else. Have a medical check-up regularly, regu-larly, and consult your physician promptly when you become ill Pamphlets and films on infectious infec-tious diseases are available from the State Department of Health. |
