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Influenza Encyclopedia

ï~~ rF DON'T FALL A VICTIM TO FLU! Ten Rules for Saving Yourself and Others. Influenza is conveyed by the fresh secretions of the nose and Mouth. 1. Avoid people who are coughing or sneezing. 2. Do not attend crowds or large gatherings indoors or out doors. B Keep three feet from person talking. 4. When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose or mouth with a handkerchief, or turn your face downward. 5. Don't use cup or other eating utensil used by others with out thoroughly washing and boiling it. 6. Don't put into your mouth fingers, pencils or other things that do not belong there. 7. Wash your hands before eating. 8. Eat plenty of simple, nourishing food. 9. Sleep and work in rooms filled with fresh air, but keep the body warm. 10. If you get influenza, go immediately to bed to ward off pneumonia, and stay in bed several days after fever sub sides to avoid subsequent weakness. if EALTIi BULLETiN Vol. X. JUY-AUGUST SEPTEMBER, 1919. No. 6 F-LU May return this year. The Health Department wants you to escape it. This depends on you and those with whom you associate. Entered as second-class matter, July 28, 1908, at the postoffice at Richmond, Va., under the Act of July 16, 1894.r JE

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