Cholera morbus : its causes, prevention, and cure; with disquisitions on the contagious or non-contagious nature of this dreadful malady / by Sir Henry Halford [and others].

  • Halford Henry, Sir bart., 1766-1844.
Date:
1831
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    sions of water, and boiled in a strong ley; drains and privies thoroughly cleansed by streams of water and chloride of lime ; ablution of wood work should be performed by a strong ley of soap and water j the walls of the house, from the cellar to the garret, should l>e hot lime-washed, all loose and decayed pieces of plastering should be removed. Free and continued admission of fresh air to all parts of the house and furniture should be enjoined for at least a week. It is recommended that those who may fall victims to this formidable disease, should be buried in a detatched ground in the vicinity of the house that may have been select'd for the re<»'ption of cholera patients. By this regulation it is intended to coniine as much as possible every source of infection in one spot; on the same principle, all persons who may be employed in the removal of sick from their own houses, as well as all those who may attend »ij)on cholera patients in the capacity of of nurses, should live apart from the rest of the cwnmunity. Much, however, may be done, even in these difficult circum- stances, by following the same principles of prudence, and avoiding all unnecessary communication with the public out of doors ; all articles of food, or other necessaries required by the family, should be jdaced in the front of the house, and re- ceived by one of the inhabitants of the house, after the person delivering them shall have retired. Until the time during which the contagion of cholera lies dormant in the human frame, has been more accurately ascer- tained, it will be necessary, for the sake of perfect security, that convalescents from the disease, and those who have had communication with them, should be kept under observation for a period not less than 20 days. The occupiers of each house where the disease may occur, or be supposed to have occurred, are enjoined to report the fact immediately to the local board of health in the town where they reside, in order that the professional member of such board may immediately visit, report, and If permitted to do