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SECTION 1 - PAGE 16 - PLA1NDEALER-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19,1975 When you do catch cold, serve good Keep/n Healthy There's an old saying..."A cold lasts a week if it is treated, and seven days if you let it run its course." That's still pretty much true, but the Illinois Department of Public Health says there are some things you can do to improve your chances of preventing colds, and to help you avoid complications when colds occur. Just about everybody catches a cold at some time or another. Most people have two or three colds a year. ".What causes colds? Viruses. And there are more than 100 known types of cold viruses. When one of these cold viruses inv&les your nose or throat, it finds a "host cell" to attack; it begins to multiply (a single virus can produce as many as 10,000 offspring in an hour); it destroys the "host cell;" then spreads to other cells, where the same process is repeated. Cold symptoms generally begin one to three days after the virus, gets into your body...and you can pass a cold to other people two days before you know you have it. Many serious illnesses, however, can start out with the same symptoms as the com­ mon cold. So, if your symptoms become worse instead of better after a few days, see your doctor. watch out fof complications. A cold's infection can spread to ears and sinuses. Take extra precautions with the very young and very old...their disease-fighting ability is low. Colds are spread by close contact, but are not as con­ tagious as people used to think they were. Generally, a healthy person catches someone else's cold only after prolonged close contact. Once you have contracted a cold, you will be immune to the particular virus that caused your cold for three or four months. But remember, there are about 100 other cold viruses, and you can still catch cold from any one of them. What can you do to help avoid catching a cold? First, keep up your natural resistance through a good diet, plenty of sleep and exercise. It also helps to keep humidity up in your home. Use humidifiers, if necessary, to help keep the relative humidity at 20-45 percent. And keep your ther­ mostat down. Overheating your home dries out the air. Third, try to keep away from colds. Avoid crowds, when possible, during cold and flu outbreaks. Even with these precautions, chances are yojj will catch a cold anyway. If it happens to you... 1. get plenty of rest; 2. eat and drink sensibly (no need to "starve a cold"), with em­ phasis on fruit juices and hot liquids; 3. use only mild medications, such as aspirin, salt-water gargle; and 4. ob- hygiene...keep glasses ahd towels separate. Can penicillin cure a cold? No drug can prevent or cure a cold. Antibiotics can cure secondary infections that sometimes complicate a cold, but these should not be taken without a prescription. Does vitiamin C prevent colds? There's no proof that large amounts of vitamin C can prevent or cure the common cold. Small quantities of this vitamin, found in a well- balanced diet, are certainly good for you (cold or not), but very large quantities of vitamin C may actually harm some people. They can upset the stomach, and lead to kidney stones. . If you're like most Illinoisans, you will probably have at least one cold this winter, if you follow these hints, however, your cold may be less severe than it otherwise would have been. If you want more information about colds or flue, write to Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of disease Control, 535 West Jefferson, Springfield, Illinois 62761. Good Off In Preparation Pays Winter Driving Knowing what to expect, and then expecting the worst, is not being overly pessimistic when it comes to winter travel ~ at least that's the contention of Douglas M. Fergusson, director of safety services for a leading insurance company. 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Green St. , McHeniy DAILY 8 - 5:30 385-5500 Wed. 8 - Noon "In spite of current economic conditftns and the high cost of gasoline, motorists are driving to new and ever-more remote parts of the country seeking winter sports areas," Fergusson pointed out. "Ac­ tually, they're looking for the very conditions (snow and ice) that make any auto trip downright treacherous!" Fergusson has „ first hand knowledge of winter's deadly tricks. H£ is vice-chairman of the National Safety Council's Committee on Winter Driving Hazards and has participated in many of the committee's annual winter driving test programs. Based on these experiences, and those of his fellow skid-testers, he offers these suggestions for safer, trouble-free driving: Before you hit the road: Have your car mechanic- checked to be sure it is in first- class mechanical condition ~ brakes, lights, electrical system, anti-freeze, heater- defroster, windshield wipers and washers; the works. Equip your car with the proper tires with good treads. Snow tires are helpful for pulling through snow. Studded snow tires are better (where permitted) for added traction on icy pavements. For severe snow and ice conditions, be sure your trunk contains a good set of rein­ forced tire chains and that you are prepared to use them. The "emergency kit" in your trunk should also include a shovel, a container of sand or rock salt, a tow chain, battery booster cables, and emergency flares and lights. When you're on the road: Keep your windshield, windows and rear-view mirrors clear at all times. Replace worn, streaking wiper blades immediately. Make sure your windshield washers contain an adequate anti-freeze solution. Clean head and tail lights regularly. A barely visible film on lenses can decrease lighting power by as much as 25 per­ cent. Increase distances between you and cars ahead. Give yourself ample room for maneuvering or stopping. Pump brakes to slow or stop. This technique keeps wheels rolling and helps maintain steering control. When driving on winter-slick roads, get the feel of the road. Accelerate carefully or tap your brakes while away from traffic. See if the wheels spin or skid. If either occurs, reduce your speed, If a skid starts, steer in the direction of the skid - steer left if the rear skids left, steer right if the rear skids right. Buckle your seat belt and shoulder harness. Be sure your passengers buckle up as well. Pulling a trailer? Remem­ ber : icy or snow-clogged roads plus a trailer whipping behind your car compounds normal winter driving problems. Adjust your driving even more. Fergusson concluded: . "Be forewarned. Study routes in advance. Check weather reports. It's sensible to wait out any threatening storm! WINTER TRACTION FACT SHEET Summary of Test Findings of the National Safety Council's Committee on Winter Driving Hazards BRAKING DISTANCES FROM 20 MPH 71 FT % Radial and bias-ballad tires offer no advantage over regular tires when driving on ice. 2 Conventional snow tiros (without studs) offer no advantage over regular tires in stopping on ice; in fact, they are slightly inferior to regular tires in this respect. 3 Studded snow tires on the rear wheels reduce braking distance on ice by 19 percent as compared with regular tires. 4 Reinforced tire chains on the rear wheels reduce braking distance on ice by 50 percent as compared with regular tires. 5 Conventional snow tires (without studs) improve pulling ability by 28 percent on glare ice and 51 percent on loosely packed snow as compared with regular tires. 6 Studded snow tires develop about three times the pulling ability of regular tires on glare ice. 7 Reinforced tire chains provide more than seven times the pulling ability of regular tires on glare ice, and better than four times the pulling abiliiy of regular tires on loosely packed snow. 28% SETTER 183% BETTER 218% BETTER •30% BETTER STARTING & PULLING ABILITY ON GLARE ICE |N, m 100 REGULAR TIRES 1128 CONVENTIONAL SNOW TIRES | 281 STUDDED SNOW TIRES usi I 318 STUDDED SNOW TIRES 8 When used on the rear wheels only, these traction aids do not materially improve the cornering capacity of a vehicle. 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