Protect Yourself From Infection
David Lang
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Written for the 100th anniversary of the flu epidemic of the late 1910s (and not for the coronavirus epidemic), this piece of choral music sets text from a government pamphlet from 1918 promoting public health.
Protect Yourself From Infection Lyrics
Protect yourself from infection
Keep well and don’t get hysterical
Avoid being sprayed by the nose and throat secretions of others
Beware of those who are coughing or sneezing
Avoid crowded streetcars
Walk to the office if possible
Keep out of crowds
Avoid theaters, moving picture shows and other places of public assembly
Do not travel by railroad unless absolutely necessary
Do not drink from glasses or cups which have been used by others
Unless you are sure they have been thoroughly cleansed
You can do much to lessen the danger to yourself
By keeping in good physical condition
Avoid close, stuffy and poorly ventilated rooms
Insist upon fresh air but avoid disagreeable drafts
Eat simple, nourishing food and drink plenty of water
Secure at least seven hours of sleep
Avoid physical fatigue
Do not sleep or sit around in damp clothing
Keep the feet dry
If you become ill don’t try to keep on with your work
Fight the disease rationally and do not become unduly alarmed
Protect Yourself From Infection Q&A
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Protect Yourself From Infection was written by David Lang.
When did David Lang release Protect Yourself From Infection?
David Lang released Protect Yourself From Infection on Sat Sep 28 2019.
What did David Lang say about "Protect Yourself From Infection"?
From the composer’s website:
I was asked to contribute some music to the Mütter Museum’s exhibition in honor of the centennial year of an infamous parade that took place in Philadelphia during the great Spanish flu epidemic of 1918 / 1919. The parade was infamous because it was held in spite of th...