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Show COLD 'BUG' MEANS DANGER FOR MANY "I've got a bug." How often have you heard that said followed usually in a moment or two by a sneeze which,, because of your nearness, may cause you to inhale not one "bug" but thousands thou-sands of poisonous germs. And as a result before be-fore long you have a "bug" and are sneezing. If you are fortunate, it will be as simple as that. Dr. Nathan S. Davis III But beware. Because of the virulence viru-lence and type of the infection, through poor physical condition, or because you may be over-tired, have an intestinal upset or other minor ailment that lowers your resistance, re-sistance, you may develop complications, complica-tions, such as sinus trouble, earache, ear-ache, bronchitis, or pneumonia. The "bug" may even be one that means rheumatic fever, heart trouble, trou-ble, a kidney disease, or "blood poisoning." pois-oning." The common cold, sore throats, and epidemic influenza are highly contagious. If one member of a family is stricken by one of these upper-respiratory throat infections it usually spreads to all the rest. If a child with one of these "colds" goes to school, hardly one in the classroom will escape. Some persons will have many colds every year while another will not have more than one or two a year. "Colds" differ from season to season and from year to year. At one time, there will be little fever and the disturbance will be mostly in the nose. Another time, or even at the same time in another year, there will be fever and a sore throat. "Colds" tend to increase as the sun moves farther south, the days become shorter and the ultra-violet rays fewer in the North Temperate Zone it seems, at least. So, also, U.S. POPULATION NOW INCREASED BY7 NUHIER HR 1.000 POFUllttlON i v ri r i i i i a "S n " V V NKTH mi M V- K i I nP i HEATH RUE 10 ol 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 nil N8 na iu m nw mi tut nn The population of U. S. increased by 7.2 between 1930 and 1940, rising from 122.000,000 persons to 131,000,000. If the present birth and death rates continue, the population of U. S. will increase approximately 1 per generation there are not as many "colds" when the days become longer and the ultra-violet rays more numerous. During the fall, winter and spring months, people are indoors most of the time and for food depend more on varieties that have been processed proc-essed and preserved. So it would seem that a generally lowered resistance re-sistance due to a combination of causes rather than to any special weakness accounts for the seasonal variation. How can we avoid catching cold? A diet containing enough vitamins, minerals and proteins and a proper amount of carbohydrates is of great importance in keeping up resistance. resist-ance. Plenty of rest and exercise are also necessary. It is most important also that we avoid crowds in street cars, stores and movies, in so far as possible, as it lessens the chance for exposure. Above all do not feel that you must visit every sick friend or relative. If you must visit those sick with a cold or if you have to care for them, wear a gauze mask over your nose and mouth, at least, so that you may inhale fewer of the "bugs" which have been scattered about by the patient sneezing and coughing. Sterilize the dishes and eating objects ob-jects used by the patient and let him use paper handkerchiefs which may be burned. Put the patient in a room alone so the cold won't be spread to others. If you have the cold, don't leave the house and, if you can, stay in bed. Keep other members of the family, especially the older ones and the children, out of your room. Don't go out and spread the "cold" to fellow employees, or to those near you in busses, street cars or trains! Don't go to the movies! A Hide knowledge is a dangerous thing. |