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.
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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
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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.
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