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jkirch

(256 posts) Sat Mar 7, 2020, 10:08 AM Mar 2020

Epidemics (My new video).

This illustrated pamphlet describes how to avoid infectious disease in 1919.

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Epidemics (My new video). (Original Post) jkirch Mar 2020 OP

Though the advice and preventive actions are the same then as now lunatica Mar 2020 #1

Thanks for that thoughtful response. jkirch Mar 2020 #2

lunatica

(53,410 posts)

1. Though the advice and preventive actions are the same then as now

Reply to jkirch (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2020, 02:13 PM

Mar 2020

I can see why the influenza virus killed so many. The viruses literally thrived in the overall sanitation limitations of the farms and physical ambiance of everyday life. Most people had no knowledge of germs and thorough cleansing.

Most of us don’t live in those conditions now thanks to science and healthy hygiene. Unfortunately Trump has been destroying the agencies and departments and laws that are in charge of that hygiene, so our safety will not be so readily available if he continues.

jkirch

(256 posts)

2. Thanks for that thoughtful response.

Reply to jkirch (Original post)

Sun Mar 8, 2020, 07:56 AM

Mar 2020

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