American Soldiers Overseas in Europe, Siberia Suffering from Flu, Diphtheria, Measles, Dec. 28, 1919

From the New York Tribune, Sunday, Dec. 28, 1919

Influenza Is Checked Among Soldiers Abroad. . . Troops on Rhine Suffer Mild Epidemic of Measles and Diphtheria

Washington, Dec. 27—Epidemics of influenza in the American forces in Germany and the Siberian expedition are under control, according to health reports received by the War Department to-day.

Mild epidemics of diphtheria and measles prevail with the forces on the Rhine, and a number of influenza cases have developed into pneumonia. Two deaths from these diseases resulted during the last week. Among new cases which have developed 11 were cases of diphtheria, 11 of measles, 12 of influenza, and 4 of pneumonia during the week ending December 19.

The influenza epidemic with the American troops in Siberia began during the week of November 14, when 2127 cases were admitted to hospitals. During the succeeding weeks a reduced number of cases was reported, due to the preventive measures taken by the medical department. The largest death rate was for the week ending December 5, when 23 of the 40 soldiers stricken with pneumonia during that week died.