National Geographic : 1938 Jan
"Homes the place for that cold, Jim' Common colds are contagious. One man's negle OUT of consideration for others, and for your own safety, don't neglect a cold. In its early, acute stage the infection is easily spread, often sweeping through entire offices, families and factories. By allowing a cold to drag on without proper treatment, you may let down the bars of your re sistance to pneumonia. If you take care of your colds, and others do the same, everybody will be spared many serious illnesses. Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs. It comes on usually with a chill, followed by a high fever, accompanied by pain in the chest or side, and coughing. A doctor should be called at once. With prompt medical treatment and good nurs ing, pneumonia can usually be controlled. There are more than 30 kinds of pneumonia.Each is caused by a different type of germ which can be identified. An increasing number of laboratories have facilities for rapid sputum "typing." The serums which are now available for certain types acted cold may spread infection among his fellow workers. of pneumonia are highly effective, provided they are given in time. ci. ~ r Start a simple course of treatment at the first signs of a cold. Rest in bed, if possible, or at least indoors. Eat lightly. Drink plenty of water, broth and citrus fruit juices. With precautions it is un likely that a cold will develop into serious illness. Colds and pneumonia both may follow lowered bodily resistance. There is much that can be done to keep vitality high during the coming winter months. The Metropolitan's booklet "Colds, In fluenza, Pneumonia" contains many practical sug gestions on building resistance against such infec tions. Send today for your free copy. Address Booklet Department 138-N . * + * * P. S. About Children-Whatseems to be a cold often turns out to be the beginning of measles, scarletfever, whooping cough or some other contagious disease that may be epidemic. Keep your sick child away from other children. If the symptoms persist or there is fever, send for the doctor. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FREDERICK H. ECKER, Chairman of the Board LEROY A. LINCOLN, President ONE MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, N. Y . Copyright, 1987, by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company "Mention the Geographic-It identifies you."