Miscellaneous publication (United States Public Health Service.) no. 17-19, 1918, Issues 17-19Public Health Service, 1919 |
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Page 17
... occurs on vessels . This is due to the addition of fresh fruits , vegetables , or lime juice to the seaman's ration . Necrosis of the jaw , or phossy jaw , which was formerly so common among workmen in match factories , is now pre ...
... occurs on vessels . This is due to the addition of fresh fruits , vegetables , or lime juice to the seaman's ration . Necrosis of the jaw , or phossy jaw , which was formerly so common among workmen in match factories , is now pre ...
Page 27
... occur when the carrier of the germ coughs , sneezes , or otherwise sprays the secretion of mouth , nose , or throat over the faces of persons near him in street cars , theaters , or other places where persons collect in crowds . Dust ...
... occur when the carrier of the germ coughs , sneezes , or otherwise sprays the secretion of mouth , nose , or throat over the faces of persons near him in street cars , theaters , or other places where persons collect in crowds . Dust ...
Page 50
... occurs ; it changes to a dark color , and is known as a pupa . In this stage the wings and other structures of the full grown insect attain 50 PREVENTION OF DISEASE AND CARE OF SICK . Transmission of disease by insects Flies.
... occurs ; it changes to a dark color , and is known as a pupa . In this stage the wings and other structures of the full grown insect attain 50 PREVENTION OF DISEASE AND CARE OF SICK . Transmission of disease by insects Flies.
Page 70
... occurring pure in nature , springs may be readily pol- luted and made unfit for use . The contents of privies , stables , and hog pens may be washed over the surface of the ground by rains and so pollute the spring . Laundry wastes ...
... occurring pure in nature , springs may be readily pol- luted and made unfit for use . The contents of privies , stables , and hog pens may be washed over the surface of the ground by rains and so pollute the spring . Laundry wastes ...
Page 80
... occurs when going outdoors . It is much better to wear thinner clothing and put on thick wraps when going outside . In summer the clothing should be of a light color , as white absorbs the least heat . Woolen material is best in winter ...
... occurs when going outdoors . It is much better to wear thinner clothing and put on thick wraps when going outside . In summer the clothing should be of a light color , as white absorbs the least heat . Woolen material is best in winter ...
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abdomen abscess adhesive plaster alcohol applied artery attack baby bacteria bandage bath become bichloride bleeding blood body boiled bone boric acid bottle bowels burning carbolic acid cause chest child cholera clean clothing cold compress constipation cotton cough Courtesy W. B. Saunders covered cresol diarrhea diphtheria disease disinfected doses dressing eyes feet fever fingers First-aid foot fracture frequently gauze germs grains hand heat hemorrhage hot water inches infected inflammation injury joint larvæ laudanum limb milk mosquito mouth muslin mustard plaster necessary nurse occurs ounces pain patient person physician pint poison powder prevent removed rheumatism salt severe side skin solution sometimes sore splint sterile gauze stomach strips surface swelling symptoms syphilis tablespoonful taken teaspoonful teeth temperature throat tincture of iodine tissues tourniquet towel treatment typhoid fever usually vessels vomiting warm washed weeks wound wrist yellow fever