5. The measures recommended are calculated to be effective in the promotion of respiratory hygiene in general and particularly in the control of pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES FOR RELIEF.
The committee on administrative measures for relief would submit the following considerations as constituting a summary of the important measures for meeting epidemic conditions:
I. General Rules.
1. Compulsory reporting.
2. Isolation by co-operation and education, to a point where it does not diminish the willingness of the physician to report.
3. Placarding would seem to be subject to the same limitations as is isolation.
4. The closing of schools, prohibition of funerals, etc., being preventive measures, are not touched upon in this report, except to mention that the closing of many agencies will release medical, nursing, and volunteer services for special influenza work.
5. It may be necessary to grant authority and power to the health authorities to administer relief.