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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1927
Page
5
County Health Officer De EC Karat vex warns hands spread disease and urges scrupulous washing with soap water and germicides. He cites experiments showing germs transfer after handshakes and handling money, and urges frequent hand washing before meals and food prep to prevent typhoid and other infections.
The article discusses military hand cleaning to reduce infection, noting that devitalized germs spread via hand contact and handkerchief use. It cites washing with disinfectants like carbolic acid Lysol and chlorine solutions, plus nail brushes, as effective practices in preventing contamination before meals and after greetings. It urges adoption of better sanitation to limit mouth transfer of pathogens and protect soldiers.
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