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Show Page October HILL TOP TIMES 32 13. 1978 Treat all 6bug' alike with ounce of prevention 9 By 2nd Lt. Pasquale Patruno, Jr. Headache, upset stomach, aching muscles and fever? These symptoms combined with a feeling of the 'Blahs" are a pretty good indication of a 4,flu" like illness. NOTICE WE SAY "flu LIKE"' illness. Many folks refer to this combination of symptoms as the "flu" when it may or may not actually be "Influenza." In either case, whether we are dealing with Influenza itself or Upper Respiratory Infection, viral syndrome, flulike syndrome, or the common cold, the "ounce of prevention" is the same for all. start of a serious illness. Before that thrilling first snow of winter, please insure you have warm, dry clothing for yourself AND your children. Then USE it. flu season, you can WE APPROACH the lessen chances of getting sick by: AS so-call- ed You ARE what you eat. To fight off disease, your body needs good nourishment and lots of Good Diet Avoid Stay away from sick people if you can crowded, closed in public places. For the children's sake, DON'T bring well children to the hospital. Leave them at home with a babysitter or the nursery. fluids. Proper Rest A run down, fatigued body is a prime target for viruses and many other germs. Take your "FLU" shot when it becomes available. Use good hygiene, don't let your Stay Clean children or other children share cups, glasses or silverware. Stress the use of tissues to cover up sneezes and coughs. Take the above prescription, sprinkle in a bit of good old common sense, and you will really stack the odds in your favor. I hate being sick and I hate seeing my children sick. Dress for the Weather Prolonged and sometimes a cold wet weather can be the or to brief just exposure How about vou? fJimrod, Base Veterinarian get problems with is drinking water contaminated mountain been exposed to untreated mountain water. At high risk are campers, venture into the woods this fall there are many precautions you must take into account to insure your safety and enjoyment of the outing, such as proper clothing, gun safety, sufficient containing a protozoal organism which can cause an infection called causes This chronic disease giardiasis. diarrhea, intestinal cramps, bloating, fatigue and weight loss. Effective treatment can only be obtained from your physician. backpackers, By Maj. Bruce H. Mammeli beware As you the protozoa! food. etc. (Don't drink the water.) ONE AREA you must be concerned with is the safety of the water which you drink. In Utah one of the areas a person can Disease states that THE UTAH Communicable Newsletter, September 1978, many of the cases which occur are in individuals who have consumed or have WtHliTAClHIO hunters and The Bureau of Disease Prevention recommends that all mountain water be considered as contaminated and not consumed without treatment. stand for 20 to 30 minutes. the water is cloudy before treating, 10 drops of 2 per cent tincture per quart. Chlorine compounds such as Clorox are not recommended. Take the necessary precautions and have an enjoyable hunt. If add BECAUSE OF the resistance of the organism to chlori nation, water should be boiled (experts recommend 10 5 to from minutes) or anywhere leader !ie M017 cross country skiers. treated with iodine compounds. Iodine tablets or 2 per cent iodine tincture are handy and easily obtained locally. If 2 per cent tincture is used, add 5 drops per quart of water, shake well, and let ici Audio oeEDrao!Qjy T ' i SR-200- J 4 400 Watts Class 1 '" -.- .. HI-FREG. o o 49.95 " or "G" i i 1 1 - '11 ISO Reg. Reg. $599.95 . jv- LT SR 903 $1,095.00 SR 703 " Watts Class "G" " SR 603 Lr 30 Yatts 40 Watts Reg. Reg. $349.95 $279.95 SYSTEM I O TURNTABLE DIRECT DRIVE (Includes ADC Cartridge) RECEIVER 15 WATTS it LjS-- r ' ii j o D 720 SPEAKERS PS 48 Uni-Torq- uo (Includes Cartridge) Reg. 319.95 Dolby Full Bias and Equalization Reg. $269.95 5523 South 1900 Vost THURS., Fri, 11 -- 8 Sot. 11-- 6 ROY J |