IF YOU HAVE A COLD . . , hero are two things to remember: (1) Keep away from other people as much as possible. (2) Always cover the mouth and nose when coughing ami sneezing. You can only dodge colds by keeping away from those who have colds. Colds are spread by a highly infectious virus. Every unguarded cough or sneeze sprays the air with thousands of these germs. They may be ejected as far as 12ft. in a hearty sneeze. The cold virus can pave the way for secondary infection; that is its danger. Your "harmless" cold is a step toward ititluen/.a, bronchitis, pneumonia. You can't afford to ignore a cold, however slight. The foregoing information is issued by the Department of Health and is in line with propaganda issued bv the British .Ministry of Information. The proprietors of Baxters Lung Preserver are pleased to assist in spreading this propaganda in the interests of national ! health. "Baxters" is N.Z.'s proved 1' most 'popular remedy for 80 years. Prepared by Baxters, Ltd., 602 Colombo Street, CJi'ch.—Advt.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24827, 25 February 1944, Page 4
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