It was either that or a ground mustard seed and flour poultice. My mom would slather Vick’s on my chest to help with congestion. the annual day for enrollment in the militia of all able men aged 18 to 45, according to a law established in 1792 and in effect until after the Civil War. While the mustard plaster was prepared, Bucknill himself. Vicks VapoRub came about in 1905 with the name Vick's Magic Croup Salve and rebranded as VapoRub in 1912. Traditionally mustard plasters were applied to stimulate the internal organs and assist respiration. While so far I have escaped the flu, another family member has not been so lucky.Īs part of the tried and true arsenal of home cures for illness, bottles of Vernor’s were bought along with jars of Vicks VapoRub. During a visit to Doctor Bitner’s office at Hills and Dales Hospital, I got the vaccination for senior citizens. old timer), I got a different vaccination. Any medical cards or personal papers inside were noted, as well.
The envelope was labeled with the muster roll number, and the soldier’s rank at enlistment and at the end of his service. There are even different vaccinations divided by age groups. In the Confederate army, each soldier’s muster card was placed in an envelope with all his muster documents. Deaths have been reported for both strains.īecause of this, all health organizations urge everyone over the age of six months to get vaccinated. All available vaccine formulations this season contain A (H3N2), A (H1N1) and B/Victoria Virus strains. However, a rise in the Influenza A (H1N1) has been reported. Influenza B has been the dominant strain for this influenza season, both nationally and in Michigan.
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