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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 22, 1957)
Normal flu supplies like these used in Manila were unavailing. in case a severe outbreak does occur." Meanwhile, the National Institute of Health brought killed samples of the virus to the United States for testing and began a crash program to find an immunizing agent because the Asian strain was new and unaffected by any known vaccine. By experimenting on servicemen-volunteers, officials learned that injections of dead Asiatic virus usually helped the body resist influenza. Results of these tests, while successful on only 50 to 70 percent of the volunteers, were encourag ing enough for six pharmaceutical "houses to begin producing the vaccine immediately. The drug industry already was racing time. In early June, outbreaks of the Oriental disease were reported at naval stations on both coasts and shortly afterward were diagnosed in the Midwest, largely among groups visiting from seaboard regions. By mid-July, the Public Health Service conceded flu "probably is well seeded in the United States." Production at pharmaceutical firms was speeded up to move the inexpensive new vaccine into distribution channels by early Fall. Live Asiatic virus was injected into fertilized eggs and in cubated. Later it was sucked out, killed, and packaged for medical use. An initial batch of 2.8 million cc's was scheduled for the armed forces because a loss of military manpower would threaten national security. hether the vaccine is advisable for you, only a doctor can say. Flu vaccines cause minor re actions in some persons; but if shots are recom mended, have them as early as vaccine is available in your community. Vaccines take about two weeks to build up an immunity and arc useless if virus already has struck the body. Immunity should last three to six months. Other than its resistance to former vaccines, Asiatic flu resembles past varieties. Like those, it is spread mostly by the microscopic sprays of coughing and sneezing. That means we should exercise more than the normal amount of caution and courtesy during the following months. Even if we ourselves aren't ill, we may be carrier'- of the virus and infect others. There's no sure-fire formula for avoiding flu, other than inoculations anil ordinary health safeguards like plenty of rest, regular eating habits, and keeping a safe distance from sneezers and coughers. In 1918, people wore face masks to protect others, broke drinking glasses after use, and avoided all public assemblies. The disease spread, however, probably because the virus already was rampant when the super precautions went into eiTcct. The relatively mild influenza of today strikes about 24 hours after exposure. Its first symptoms often are sudden weakness and severe chills. Fever may mount to 102 or 103, and nausea and vomiting often follow. The throat becomes irri tated, and heavy coughing adds to the discomfort. If you are stricken, go to bed and don't expose yourself to others any more than necessary particularly to children. Your doctor can pre scribe pain relievers for the head, back, and leg aches that occur, but that's about all he can offer. In three or four days, your body will have beaten the flu. If it hasn't, be sure to check again with the doctor; antibiotics may be in order to prevent complications. Public-health authorities say that everything science can do at present has been done. The final and most important efforts to check Asiatic influenza will be made by the individual who observes the everyday rules of good health and, should these fail, takes precautions so his illness does not become more serious. ANNOUNCING THE "SHAPE OF TOMORROW a3 TODAY! NEW 1958 COLD INJECTOR WESTINGHOUSE CHILLS FOODS AND DRINKS FASTER THAN ANY OTHER REFRIGERATOR! Cold Injector Westlnghouse firms up gelatin. while other refrigerators struggle GELATIN TEST PROVES IT We ran a test between the new Cold Injector Westinghouse and a lot of deluxe refrigerators of other makes to see which one chilled foods faster. In the short time it took Westinghouse to turn out a sparkling, firm mold, the gelatins in other refrigerators were still in the soup-to-droop stage. That's proof that Westinghouse gets foods and drinks cold faster from bever ages to melons, from salads to desserts. No refrigerator stores better, looks better, serves you as well. Yet Westinghouse refrigerators start as low as $199.95 less trade. -fc Actually recovert told J, TIMES FASTER . Jt.f Sao TV'o top dramatic Show - Wootlnghouoo Studio On i KM.' Sr5 3 '.; BP' im tmm fl ?V ft . - r - 9 f S-I I 1 1 a 1 I I l i v . n New Westinghouse has FROST-FREE automatic defrosting with separate Home Freezer (Square corners, fits under standard 18" wall cabinets.) OTHER FEATURES: New Cube Server showers down non-stick ice cubes into serving basket. 10 Store-and-Serve Units handy enough for counter, handsome enough for table. Magnetic Door is child-safe . . . Ceramicor magnets backed by Lifetime Guarantee. Glide-out Shelves adjust to 12 positions . . . glow at sides. Ordinary kitchen . . . now see the difference a Westinghouse with color panel makes I ,"jv -p HH" I""' 'J i vl Vi i w 5 refrigerator colors, 11 color panels, 65 color combinational us !:- mm you can sf sure. ..if its Westinghouse 'Jv Westinuhouse Electric Corp., Major Appliance Dl v., Columbus, O.
