Thursday, April 23, 2020

To Prevent Influenza! in 1918


From the Illustrated Current News Vol. 1, No 788, October 18, 1918.

A picture of a nurse wearing a face mask is included.

These sure sound like what we hear today.

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**  Do not take any person's breath.

**  Keep the mouth and teeth clean.

**  Avoid those that cough and sneeze.

**  Don't visit poorly ventilated places.

**  Keep warm, get fresh air and sunshine.

**  Don't use common drinking cups, towels, etc..

** Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.

**  Avoid Worry, Fear and Fatigue.

**  Stay at home if you have a cold.

**   Walk to your work or office.

**  In sick rooms wear a gauze mask like in illustration.

Sounds Somewhat Familiar.  --Cooter

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