MICROBE OF THE WHOOPING COUGH 1471 



as much, as possible. In the open air the child has 

 the fewest spasms. While in-doors, thoroughly 

 ventilate. Dress warm, and keep warm at all 

 times. Give plenty of nourishing food. By such 1 

 means, if by any, may you help to sustain the 

 strength of the child, and enable it " to pull 

 through." 



Every case of whooping cough should be quar- 

 antined. Only in this way can the disease be 

 stamped out, and the innocents saved from slaugh- 

 ter. 



