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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMPTIVE PATIENTS.
Consumption is an infectious disease, and can be
conveyed from one person to another. The main source
of infection is the expectoration (phlegm), especially when
it has become dry. The expectoration is a source of
danger, not only to the consumptive individual himself,
but to others, and the following precautions must, therefore,
always be observed by persons suffering from the
disease.
1. Never spit on the streets, or on the floors of rooms,
railway carriages, omnibuses or tramcars.
2. When indoors, always spit into a cup or jar, or
other vessel containing a disinfectant solution. Disinfectant
can be obtained at the Council Offices.
3. When the vessel is full, empty it down the water
closet, and thoroughly flush the closet afterwards. Never
empty it on the ash heap.
4. Before using the vessel again, scald it thoroughly
with boiling water.
5. Hankerchiefs should be frequently changed and
boiled after use. It is best to use Japanese paper handkerchiefs,
which are cheap, and can be burnt when soiled.
6. Never swallow the expectoration a.s the germs
which it contains may produce disease in other organs.
7. Keep your room well aired both by day and night.
Scrub the floor frequently with soap and hot water. Remove
dust with a wet duster.
8. A consumptive patient should, if possible, occupy
a separate bedroom and always a, separate bed.
9. Any room which has been occupied by a consumptive
patient should be thoroughly cleaned before being used
by another individual.
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