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Measures to be adopted against the spread of
Small Pox, Scarlet Fever, and other infectious
Disorders.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.
1.—All areas, basements, cellars, kitchens, and yards should
he 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.
3.—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
he kept clean and well ventilated.
0.—Overcrowding should be avoided as much as possible.