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Levin Daily Chronicle, 21 November 1918, Page 3

| PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, INFLUENZA. PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. TF persons undertake the following precautions ohere should be very much less risk of taking the illness and [likelihood of complications: PRECAUTIONS. Remain in th© fresh air as much as possible. Avoid too close contact with persons suffering from colds. Absolutely avoid in'iiinate contact — e.g., kissing and dancing. Avoid places where persons congregate—e.g., public meetings, irams, entertainments, etc. Avoid draughts. Always cough or sneeze into a handkerchief. Ul=e a simple spray for the nose aud ; gargle the throat—e.g., Condy's fluid i or any other throat antiseptic, or use ; Forma mint loaenges, etc. j Avoid close contact With persons suf- ' fering from influenza. i Do not remain unnecessarily long ' with patient, as this increases danger i of infection. j Ammoniated liincture of quinine is a • dlrug that is much recommended. j Spray or wipe floor and furniture in I rooms that have been occupied, by infected persons wfth a solution of about ; half a breakfast-cup to a gallon of wa- ! ter of any reliable disinfectant. j PATIENTS. j Go ito bed when feel onset of symp- , tomts, and remain there till all the fever has' completely disappeared. This is the only way of avoiding risk of complications. Isolation should be practiced where possible and only one member of family should visit the patient's room. Destroy sputum, etc., by receiving sputum and nasal secretions into proper receptacles containing 5 per cent carbolic acid or into clothe which after- 1 wards burn. I Keep patient's feeding utensils, etc., separate, and place in boiling water after Vise. Handkerchiefs used by patients sho- J uld be kept separate and well boiled i j after .tise. i Patients should not appeal- in public j places for seven to ten days from the ' onset of the disease, and should be par- j iicularly careful not to sneeze or cough : •without using a handkerchief which has been soaked for an hour in a weak ■ • solution of disinfectant—say, a tea- : spoonful to a pint of water, otherwise , there is danger of infection being ! spread. ' j Light nutritious diet, in recommended. The attendant on the sick person ' should wash her handisin water to which j disinfectant has been added after leav- j ing sick-room and before each meafl. She and the other members of the t household should gargle the Jiroat fre- j quently and douche the nose with mild ; antiseptics. She should avoid visiting | or coming into close contact with other j people. j By ordter, j J. P FRENGLEY, j Acting Chief Health Officer. j Wellington, Bth October, 1918. j i AGRICULTURAL LIME—Now av- ! ailable at our store, splendid for j resisting blight in potatoes, slug killer, ; etc. 5s per sack at Parker and Vin- : cent's. j VAOEYLE Disinfectant, used with success throughout New Zealand. One teaspoonful to a pint; directions on tins; in pints, quarts, gallons and drums at Parker and Vincent','- Supply Stores. j | LOST. —On Saturdiay afternoon baby's i gold brooch. Reward at "Chronicle" office. FOR SALE, cheap.—l6o sheets of glass .suitable for vinery or greenhouse, 20x12. Apply Smart aiul Co., Oxford street, Levin. LADY seeks position as lady-help, domesticated, musical. "Devon" oare "Rohitere," Rimberley road, Levin. BUY FOR CASH.—Primrose Cornflour, 6d; Monarch Coooa, 41b tins, Is; Rolled Oats, Is 6d bag; Oreamota, Is lOd; Wyandotte Cleanser, 6d per lb; dried apricots, Is 4d and dried apples, Is per lb. T. BROOME, Levin and Weraroa. WANTED. —Two working men boarders ; no other boarders kept; for address, apply "Chronicle'' office. MEN. —We ,i:rongly advise you to order your Christmas suit now and save disappointment. Come in and see our Smart Suitings; we guarantee satisfaction. STILES and MATHFSOX. Ltd., Levin. pAMPA POCKET KNIVES and oth er scarce commodities at GIBSON'S. LTPROLSTF.IIJ of all descrip J lions done by experienced workman; repairs of all kinds: go-earts and prams re-coyemi: priros given for any kind 0i wcvk: rhnvpre* nominal; wor! ■Viip protnptly. HA If VR V -,i n A ( 11 . Phofio S. Levin FOR SALE.—Two 200-siallon iron tank-, new; also a few 7's and 9's corrugated roofiing iron. T. Broome. T/evin andi Weraroa. MAKE your home bright for Christmas ; our New Year Curtains,. Curtain Nets, Casements. Shadow Tissues and Furniture Coverings have just come to hand. You will be delighted with the designs and the prices. STILE Sand MATHESON. Ltd., Levin. FOR SALE. —House of four rooms with half acre of land, £260 with £60 cash ; also half acre and 3-roomed house, £240 with £40 cash. Parker r.nd Vincent, Levin. HONEST VALUE in New Jap Crepes in pretty shades of P:nks, Sase and Sky Blues, Browns. Greys find Maroons all one price. Is 41d per varl. less 5 per cent for cash at SI I'LES and MATHESON, Ltd., Levin.