Show health officers are concerned over flu fin influenza is now epidemic in a number of states throughout the country reports thus far do not indicate any blaming al arning conditions in utah however the state and local health are very much concerned and in order to prevent the disease as far as possible are urging all good citizens to cooperate it is necessary to remember that any epidemic disease is transmitted from the sick individual to others you can do your part bait in many ways p this iii id the statement of dr J L jones state health commissioner in talking over the present situation isyou if you become ill of influenza give every care to protect other niem mem continued on page 8 1 CONCERNED OVER FLU continued from orge or ge 1 I bers of the family and the public at large remain at home and follow carefully the advice of your physician rest in bed plenty oi of nourishing food proper room tuure and ventilation are essential to your recovery uncomplicated cases recover in a few days it is your obligation to protect those who are ara required to care for you when coughing and sneezing cover your face with soft cloths claths or other ma material that can be burned or destroyed des troed it is commendable tor for you yon to practice personal cleanliness in every way and for those who nurse you to do the same our advice to the well who wish to avoid the disease is as follows keep yourself as physically physical lv fit as possible avoid fatigue please repeat those two words AVOID FATIGUE remember that prolonged fatigue lowers the body resistance and makes you more susceptible to any infection living and working under constant strain and worry contributes to fatigue guard against prolonged chilling of the body be sure you have normal rest and sleep not less than eight hours each night remember that the nose and throat are arc the portals of infection for germs therefore give attention to the cleansing of the teeth at least twice each day and keen 0 races nees free from irritating particles as possible keep the home and place of work well ventilated day and night try a walk or other ether form of outdoor recreation each day eat i regularly eg plenty of simple nourishing food mink drink water freely se cure bowel elimination at least once each day do not let any person cough or sneeze in our face do not come in contact unnecessarily with those who hav ap disease if influenza beatis bee bec prevalent in argir community avoid crowds do not use drin kinig or eating utensils used by others unless they have been washed in boiling water avoid the use of the common towel and the common drinking cup wash your hands frequently and alwaes before eating keep out of the sick room unless in actual attendance all are familiar eiith the golden rule certainly at a time like this we ne should be conscious of our obligation to do our part to protect the other fellow in san juan county in 1935 24 retail stores reported sales of made by 20 proprietors with biti 20 employees plo the total sales for the state from stores was |