H1N1: the New Black Plague
FairCityNews.com | Oct 01, 2009 | Comments 1
Springfield, MO—The Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s released this week’s health update yesterday. The Fight the Flu Web site has new documents on influenza and asthma, as well as “What to do When you Think You Have the Flu.” The H1N1 update is below.
All people who are suspected of having the swine flu, or H1N1, should take the proper steps to avoid further contamination of the populace. Those who deem themselves healthy should protect themselves by burning all manner of incense: juniper, laurel, pine, beech, lemon leaves, rosemary, camphor, sulpher and others 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Handkerchiefs may also be dipped in aromatic oils, to cover the face when going out.
The cure of sound is another effective remedy. Towns are encouraged to ring church bells to drive H1N1 away, for the ringing of town bells is done in crises of all kinds. Some towns may wish to fire cannons, which make a comfortingly loud din.
Other suggestions include searching out talismans, charms and spells that could be purchased from any local wise man or wizard. People who are desperate for a cure and willing try anything, no matter how outlandish or strange may seek out flagellants, which are believed by zealots to beat out the sins would to cleanse away H1N1. Bloodletting and leeching may also be attempted.
Last week 20 cases of flu were reported (18 Type A, 1 Type B, 1 untyped). For the latest flu numbers, visit our Web site at http://www.springfieldmo.gov/health/fluCases.html.
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