46 MANUAL FOE ITONCOMKISSIOITED OF?ICEy.S. 



Keep the skin clean. Through the pores of the skin the body 

 gets rid of much waste and poisonous matter. Therefore re- 

 move this and keep the pores open by bathing once every day, 

 if possible. If water is scarce, rub the body over with a wet 

 towel. If no water is at hand, take a dry rub. Wash care- 

 fully the armpits, between the legs, and under the foreskin, 

 as this will prevent chafing. 



The skin protects the sensitive parts underneath from injury 

 and helps to keep out germs. Therefore when blisters are 

 formed don't tear off the skin. Insert a needle under the skin 

 a little distance back from the blister and push it through to 

 the opposite side. Press out the liquid through the holes thus 

 formed. Heat the needle red hot first, with a match or candle, 

 to kill the germs. 



When the skin is broken (in cuts and wounds). keep the open- 

 ing covered with^a bandage to keep out germs and dirt; other- 

 wise the sore may fester. Pus is always caused by germs. 



Keep your hair short. Long hair and a long beard in the 

 field generally means a dirty head and a dirty face and. favors 

 skin diseases, lice, and dandruff. 



Don't let any part of the body become chilled, as this very 

 often is the direct cause of diarrhea, dysentery, pneumonia, 

 rheumatism, and other diseases. 



Wet clothes may be worn while marching or exercising with- 

 out bad results, but there is great danger if one rests in wet 

 clothing, as the body may become chilled. 



Don't sit or lie or sleep directly on damp ground, as this is 

 sure to chill the body. 



Vvlien hot or perspiring or when wearing damp clothes, don't 

 remain where a breeze can strike you. You are sure to be- 

 come chilled. 



Every day, if possible, hang your blanket and clothing out to 

 air in the sun ; shake or beat them with a small stick. Germs 

 and vermin don't like this treatment, but damp, musty clothing 

 suits them very well. Wash your shirts, underwear, and socks 

 frequently. The danger of blood poisoning from a wound is 

 greatly increased if the bullet passes through dirty clothes. 



Ditch your tent as soon as you can, particularly a shelter 

 tent, even if you camp for one night only. Otherwise a little 

 rain may ruin a whole night's rest. 



