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New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17012, 20 November 1918, Page 10

The influenza Epidemic. G_B___ucbOr <ESajilfr > * • PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ' -L NEW ZEALAND. INFLUENZA. ; PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. If . persons undertake the following precaul one there should be very much ,»m nek of taking the illness and likelihood 01 com ; plication.:- pRECADTIONS . ' .Remain in the fresh air aa much as posI " Avoid too close contact with persona suffer- , ing from colds. „„...,_, . Absolutely avoid intimate contact-*.*., kissing and dancing. .«_»~m.«i# inAvoid places whoro persons c on « ro!?1 7 ( '" i doors-*!, public meetings, trams, entertainments. etc. Avoid draughts. . ' ju. Always cough or sneejo into a handierC Use a simple spray for the nose and gargle the throat-e.g.. Condy's fluid or any other throat antiseptic, or use Formamint lozenges, * Avoid close contact with persons suffering from influenza. , ... Do not remain unnecessarily long witn patient, as this increases danger of infection. Ammoniated tincture of quinine is a drug that is much recommended. Spray or wipe floor and furniture in rooms that have been occupied by infected persons with a solution ot about hall a breakfast cup to a gallon fo water of any reliable disinfectant. PATIENTS. Go to bed when feel onset of symptoms, and remain there till all the fever has completely disappeared. This is the only way of avoiding risk of complications. Isolation should be practised whore 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 cloths which afterwards burn. Keep patient's feeding utensils, etc., separate, and place in boiling water after use. Handkerchiefs used by patients should be kept separate and well boiled after use. Patients should not appear in public places for seven to ten days from the onsot of the disease, and should bo particularly careful not to sneeze or cough without using a handkerchief which has been soaked for an hour in a weak solution of disinfectantsay, a teaspoonful to a pint of water, otherwise there is danger of infection being spread. Light nutritious diet is recommended. The attendant on the sick person should wash her hands in water to which disinfectant has been added after leaving sick room and before each meal. She and other members of the household should gargle the throat frequently and douche the nose with mild antiseptics. She should avoid visiting or coming into close contact with other people. By order, J. P. FRENGLEY. Acting-Chief Health Officer. Wellington, November 8. 1918. TVTANGERE ROAD DISTRICT. INFLUENZA. Standard Remedy dispensed by the Auckland Hospital Board is now obtainable at the following places: — Mr. M. B. Kirkbridc'o Residence, Ihumata. Mr. S. W. House's Residence, Robertson Road, Mangere. Mr. G. A. Powdrell's Store, Mangere Bridge. The price of tho Medicine is Is 6d per bottle. EDGAR ABHCROFT, Clerk. "DOROUGH OF QNEHUNGA. INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. An Inhalation Chamber has been established in Ward's Old Shop. Corner of (Jueen and Arthur Streets, Oaehunga, where free treatment can bo procured between 7.30 a.m. and 5 p.m., until further notice. H. A. YOCKNEY. Town Clerk. November 19, 1918. rpHE GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY'B 1 CLUBROOM IN QUEEN STREET WILL BE CLOSED FOR ANOTHER WEEK AN ACCOUNT OF THE EPIDEMIC. A. UDY. Hon. Secretary TUSINFECTANTS such as LYSOL, IT CRUDE CARBOLIC ACID. FORMALIN, FIBROLE. FUMIGATING OIL, Etc.. in large or small quantities at lowest wholesale prices during present Epidemic, at the _ GLYCEROLE DEPOT. 206, Hobson Street. Auckland. Meetings Postponed. AUCKLAND HYDRO - ELECTRIC POWER LEAGUE (PROVINCIAL). PROPOSED TRIP TO ARAPUNI, FIXED FOR NOVEMBER 27, POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. ON ACCOUNT OF INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. J. A. DUNCAN. Secretary, Brunswick Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland. Tenders. THOROUGH OF DEVONPORT. CONSTRUCTION OF EMBANKMENT, STANLEY BAY. Tenders in the above connection will bo received bv the undersigned up to Noon ol TUESDAY, December 3, 1918. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Council Chambers, Marine Square, during office hours. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES WILSON. Town Clerk. DA G L A N COUNTY. Tenders are invited, to close tit noon on TUESDAY, November 26, 1918, for the following work: CONTRACT No. 375.-Alternate Tenders will bo receivod for Quarrying and Delivering, and Quarrying and Crushing some 5620 Cubic Yards of Metal for the Whatawhata to Raglan Road, from the Waitetuna Post Office towards Raglan. Specifications of contract may be seen at the Herald Office, Auckland, the jyaikato Times Office, Hamilton, and the 'Raglan County Council Chambers, Nganiawahia. J. W. CIVIL, County Engineer. INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL, 1 ROTORUA. Written Tenders will be received at this Office until noon of SATURDAY. November 30, for the Erection of a New Ward and Kitchen at above building. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Rotorua. and Tauranga. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. HANNAH. Resident Engineer. Public Works Department, Tauranga, November 16. 1918. WAIKATO COUNTY. SHAXKS'S BRIDGE- MARAMARUA. PROCTERS BRIDGE, MANGAWHARA. Tenders, addressed " Chairman. Waikato County. Hamilton, are invited up to 10 a.ra., WEDNESDAY, November 27, for: — 1. SUPPLY OF MATERIALS AND ERECTION. 2. ERECTION ONLY Plans, etc., at HERALD Office, and at County Offico, Hamilton E. EDWIN J. F.MRBDRN, Engineer to Council. XT AND 1? AIU M 8 'Late Inglis and Orams), LICENSED PLUMBERS. GASLITTERS. HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICE. SPECIALISTS AND DRAIN-LAYERS, 'Phono 3364 Estimates givenIMPORTANT TO CONTRACTORS AND 1 LOCAL BODIES. IV NT a P 1 e R. ' MORNIKGSIDE. ('Phone 3641/ Supplies Reinforced Concreto Culvert I'ipes, Drinking Troughs. Cesspits. Septi, Tanks and General Concrete Work. Concrete Floodgate* a Specially. PROMPT \TTENTIOA GIVEN To' ALL WILSON AND T7ELLY. LTD. Enemesrs. Iron and brass Founders, Blacksmiths and Steel Structural Engineers, Makers of Concrete Mirers, Friction and Hand Winches, Garden Rollers. Fire Escapes, and all classes of Wrought and Cast Iron Work. _ WORKS: FEDERAL STREET. 'Phones, Ull and 1666.