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Show " ? k ing enough for six pharmaceutical houses to begin producing the vaccine immediately. The drug industry already was racing time. In early June, outbreaks of the Oriental disease were reported at naval stations on both coasts and shortly afterward were diagnosed in the Midwest, largely among groups visiting from seaboard the Public Health Service regions. By mid-Jul- y, conceded flu "probably is well seeded in the Vl we ourselves aren't ill, we may be carriers of the virus and infect others. There's no sure fire formula for avoiding flu, other than inoculations and ordinary health safeguards like plenty of rest, regular eating habits, and keeping a safe distance from sneezers and coughers. In 1918, people wore face masks to protect others, broke drinking glasses after use, and avoided all public assemblies. The disease spread; however, probably because the virus already was rampant when the super precautions went into effect The relatively mild influenza of today strikes about 24 hours after exposure. Its first symptoms often are sudden weakness and severe chills. Fever may mount to 102 or 103, and nausea and vomiting often follow. The throat becomes irritated, and heavy coughing adds to the discomforjt. If you are stricken, go to bed and don't expose yourself to others any more than necessary particularly to children. Your doctor can prescribe pain relievers for the head, back, and leg aches that occur, but that's about all he can offer In three or four days, your body will have beaten the flu. If it hasn't, be sure to check again with the doctor; antibiotics may be in order to prevent , United States." Production at pharmaceutical firms was speeded up to move the inexpensive new vaccine into distribution channels by early Fall. Live Asiatic vims was injected into fertilized eggs and incubated. Later it was sucked out, killed, and packaged for medical use. An initial batch of 2.8 million cc's was scheduled for the armed forces because a loss of military manpower would threaten national security. Normal flu supplies like these used in Manila were unavailing. hether the vaccine is advisable for you, only a doctor can say. Flu vaccines cause minor reactions in some persons; but if shots are recommended, have them as early as vaccine is available in your community. Vaccines take about two weeks to build up an immunity and are useless if virus already has struck the body. Immunity should last three to six months. Other than its resistance to former vaccines, Asiatic flu resembles past varieties. Like those, it is spread mostly by the microscopic sprays of coughing and sneezing. That means we should exercise more than the normal amount of caution and courtesy during the following months. Even if in case a severe outbreak does occur." Meanwhile, the National Institute of Health brought killed samples of the virus to the United States for testing and began a crash program to find an immunizing agent because the Asian strain was new and unaffected by any known vaccine. By experimenting on servicemen-volunteer- s, officials learned that injections of dead Asiatic virus usually helped the body resist influenza. Results of these tests, while successful on only 50 to 70 percent of the volunteers, were encourag ANNOUNCING complications. authorities say that everything science can do at present has been done. The final and most important efforts to check Asiatic influenza will be made by the individual who observes the everyday rules of good health and, should these fail, takes precautions so his illness does not become more serious. Public-heal- th ol THE "SHAPE OF TOMORROW" TODAY! NEW 1958 COLD INJECTOR WESTINGHOUSE CHILLS FOODS AND DRINKS FASTER THAN ANY OTHER REFRIGERATOR! 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