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Show Use Common Sense with a Common Cold The common 'cold Is more prevalent and a greater nlus-a nlus-a nee than all other winter illnesses ill-nesses 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 symtoms of a cold may be the same as the early signs of polio, Influenza, whoop-l whoop-l ing cough, measles and other diseases and should therefore receive 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 contagious, the problem of protection becomes the primary pri-mary concern. 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 can't'1.:::;. can-'t'1.:::;. Get enough sleep, rest, recreation and outdoor exercises. 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 hatiky whenever you cough or sneeze. Always wash your hands before eating , or serving food to someone else. Have a medical check-up regularly, re-gularly, and consult your physician phy-sician promptly when you become be-come ill. Pamphlets and films on infectious infec-tious diseases are available from k state Department of Health. |