Add to ORKG*Re-print of letter from state board of health to “local authorities” warning of impending epidemic and how to prevent and treat it, signed Dr. Eugene R. Kelley, Commissioner of Health*Kelley describes common symptoms and states that isolation of the ill is best method for containing the epidemic. He also advises not to close schools “except in exceptional instances” *Flu not yet made a reportable disease: “At the present time influenza has not been declared a reportable disease by this department; therefore, quarantine of households or wage-earners should not be undertaken unless deemed by you to be absolutely necessary.” Nevertheless, the State Health Department “would appreciate it” if cities reported cases and deaths as per a request ...