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1. The infection is contained in what passes from the
body.
2. It is usually taken in by the mouth with the food'
which is contaminated by flies, dust and dirt conveyed
by fingers.
3. Children under two years are most affected, especially
those fed with bottles. The directions, "How to
Feed Baby," should be carefully studied and carried
out under the directions of the medical attendant; a
copy can be obtained at the Public Health Office,
Maxey Road.
4. Babies nursed entirely at the breast seldom have
diarrhoea. Children should be always nursed at the
breast, if possible, till they are nine months old.
Mother's milk is far the best, and prevents diarrhoea
and other diseases.
5. If, however, this is impossible, and baby is fed on
fresh cows' milk (which is usually the next best
food), the milk should be boiled as soon as it comes,
and then stood, in a clean jug with a piece of wet
muslin over it, in a cool place.
6. All moist and liquid food should be kept covered
with a wet cloth, or wet muslin, in a cool, clean, wellventilated
place.
7. Bottles with tubes should never be used; in France
they are called baby-killers.
8. Medical attendance should be at once obtained for
children affected with diarrhoea, however slight.
9. Any person suffering from Summer diarrhoea should
occupy a separate bed, and be nursed with all possible
care and cleanliness.
10. All that passes from the body should be immediately
covered with disinfectants (to be obtained at the
Public Health Office) and emptied down the W.C.