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Measures to be adopted against the spread of Scarlet
Fever and other Infectious Disorders.
Precautionary Measures.
1.—All areas, basements, cellars, kitchens, and yards should
be kept dry and clean, and if necessary, well lime-whited.
2.—All water-closets, sinks, and drains should be kept
scrupulously clean, be regularly flushed with water, and have their
traps in good order; they should also, if at all offensive, be kept
flushed with solution of Sulphate of Iron or Carbolic Acid.
8.—All dust-bins should be emptied at least once a week, and
no unnecessary or undue accumulations of offensive matters should
be permitted anywhere. Such accumulation should (pending their
removal) be disinfected by the free use of Chloride of Lime.
4.—All water-butts and cisterns should be kept clean and well
covered.
5.—All houses, and especially the sleeping apartments, should
be kept clean and well ventilated.
G.—Overcrowding should be avoided as much as possible.