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MEANS TAKEN FOR LOWERING THE MORTALITY
FROM DIARRHŒA.
The following leaflet was freely distributed in the early Summer
months. Instructions as to the suitable food to give a child brought
up by hand are given to each person registering a birth.
ACTON DISTRICT COUNCIL.
Printed and Circulated by order of the Sanitary Authority.
The PREVENTION of SUMMER & INFANTILE DIARRHŒA.
Summer Diarrhœa is a very fatal form of Diarrhœa, due to germs,
or microbes. Thousands of children die from it every year, yet the
complaint may be avoided by the exercise of common care.
The germs that cause the disease are found in dust of streets,
dust-bins, and where there is decaying matter.
It is therefore very important to keep all dust and flies away from
the food, which should be kept covered over and stored in a cool and
clean compartment, away from dust-bins, closets, or drains.
All milk should be boiled, and should be kept covered over prior
to use. Never give a child or infant unboiled milk.
The house should be kept as clean as possible. All animal
and vegetable refuse should be burnt.
Water closets and drains should be kept sweet and clean, any
obstruction to the drainage should at once be reported to the Sanitary
Inspector at the District Council Offices, High Street.
See that your dust-bin is cleared at regular intervals. If there is
any delay write to the Surveyor of the Council.