Zurich Citizens News, 1974-05-16, Page 10PAGE 10
TODAY'S HEALTH
ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1974
Tetanus — it's simple
to prevent, hard to cure
by David Woods
Most people know tetanus by its
more common—though inaccurate
— title of "lockjaw,"
The word tetanus comes from the
Greek for stretch, and the disease
itself causes spasm and rigidity in
the muscles — usually those in the
neck and hack,
What causes tetanus is entry of
dirt (carrying tetanus germs) into
the tissues; this might occur in an
auto accident, or in such mishaps as
at h:wn-mower injury, or even by
stepping on a rusty nail. Tetanus
can happen only when the skin is
penetrated; you can't get it from
having dirt on you — or C\ en by
swalloxting dirt. The injury doesn't
have to he serious: a rose thorn
prick is sufficient injury to allow the
entrance of tetanus germs.
Fortunately, we have the means
to combat tetanus: the weapon is a
vaccine which became available in
the 1930s. In Ontario, tetanus im-
munization is readily available to
everyone (and is covered by OH IP).
The primary series of injections is
usually given to infants and young
children in a combined vaccine that
also immunizes against polio, diph-
theria and whooping cough.
Although cases of tetanus are un-
common in Canada, public health
officials stress the importance of
keeping up your immunity through-
out school years and adult life with
'booster' shots every five yeas.
The reason for this is quite com-
pelling. Among the handful of
tetanus cases still encountered in
Ontario each year, 50 percent are
fatal,
So even though it's a rare disease,
tetanus can he a killer.
The lesson to be learned from it
is to take advantage of the protec-
tion that medical science affords us.
If you do happen to cut your finger
on an old can or put a pitchfork
through your foot, and you've kept
your tetanus immunization up-to-
date, you may require only a
booster dose; but for someone with-
out previous immunity, the first
dose doesn't give sufficient imme-
diate response to prevent tetanus
following the injury. in this situa-
tion an injection of tetanus immune
globulin is usually given as well as
the first tetanus toxoid dose. it k
important to follow through with
the rest of the tetanus toxoid series
so this process doesn't have to he
repeated with a subsequent injury.
This raises the whole question of
Anuwing just what immunization
you have, or don't have.
Certainly, keeping records repre-
sents a sensible investment in your
future health -- and it doesn't have
to he a laborious process: a simple
listing, carefully filed away, is all
you need. Ask your doctor how
often booster doses are required
against diseases like tetanus, and
then make sure that you (and your
children) are taking full advantage
of the available protection.
The tetanus organism is in the
soil everywhere, so it's quite easily
acquired. liut it doesn't have to be
dangerous. The means to prevent
tetanus are readily available.
Pfaff ball!
Zurich Rec League
schedule set
May 22
May 27
May 29
June 3
June 5
June 10
June 12
June 17
June 19
June 24
June 26
July 1
July 3
July 8
July 10
July 15
July 17
July 22
July 24
July 29
July 31
Aug S
Aug 7
Aug 12
Aug 14
Aug 19
Aug 21
Aug 26
Aug 28
Sept 2
Pontiacs vs lumberkings
Farmer's Union vs D.J.'s
Farmers Union vs Pontiacs
Oil Burners vs D. J.'s
Lumberkings vs Bluewater
D.J.'s vs Pontiacs
Bluewater vs Lumberkings
Farmer's Union vs Oil burners
Oil Burners vs Lumberkings
D.J.'s vs Farmers Union
Pontiacs vs Bluewater
Lumberkings vs Farmers onion
Oil Burners vs Pontiacs
Bluewater vs D,J.'s
Pontiacs vs D.J. s
Bluewater vs Farmers Union
Lumberkings vs Oil Burners
Oil Burners vs Farmers Union
Lumberkings vs Pontiacs
D.J.'s vs Bluewater
Bluewater vs Pontiacs
D.J,'s vs Oil Burners
Farmers Union vs Lumberkings
D.J.'s vs Lumberkings
Pontiacs vs Farmers Union
Bluewater vs Oil Burners
Lumberkings vs D, J. 's
Pontiacs vs Oil burners
Farmers Union vs Bluewater
Farmers Union vs Pontiacs
Lumberkings vs D.J. 's
Oil Burners vs Bluewater
D.J.'s vs Bluewater
Pontiacs vs Oil Burners
Farmers Union vs Lumberkings
Lumberkings vs Pontiacs
Oil Burners vs D.J. 's
Farmers Union vs Bluewater
Farmers Union vs Oil Burners
Pontiacs vs D.J. 's
Lumberkings vs Bluewater
Pontiacs vs Bluewater
Lumberkings vs Oil Burners
Farmers Union vs D.J. 's
Bluewater vs Oil Burners
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Last team listed is home team for each game
Top four teams advance for Grand Championship and Consol-
ation.
Dashwood
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Mrs. Laura Datars.
Callers with Mr. and Mrs.
Irvin Rader were Mr. and Mrs,
Fred Miller and girls, Zion;
Paul Rader and Susan VanWyck
London and Mr. and Mrs. Dave
Rader. Sharon Rader and Bill
Bennett, London were Monday
visitors.
Cathy Grenier with her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse
Grenier for the weekend after
a vacation in Jamaica.
Elizabeth Guenther, London,
with Barbara Guenther; Robert
Guenther , London, was with
Gary Tiernan.
Mrs. Jean Walper accompan-
ied by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wurm,
Exeter, spent Sunday in London
with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Slezak,
Roy and Joanne and attended
Roy's Confirmation at Trinity
Lutheran Church.
Mother's Day weekend visit-
ors with Mr. and Mrs. Christ
Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Le-
roy Gowanlock and family were
Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Martin,
London, grandparents to both.
BROWNIES MEETING
The Brownies meeting open-
ed with an Indian Circle game,
During Pow Wow a story was
read followed by a sing song.
A game of ball bowling was
played. At craft time a "sit-
apon" was woven from news-
paper. The mother and daught-
er banquet has been postponed
until later.
Saturday, May 11 was Cook-
ie Day for Dashwood Brownie
Pack. The girls sold 180 boxes.
Brown Olw, Mrs. Gowanlock
explained to the girls how the
money would be divided. Pay-
ment of cookies, funds to the
Guide district and a small
amount to their own bank ac-
count.
Brown Owl thanked the
Brownies for their hard work as
well as the Dashwood and area
people for supporting their ef-
forts. The girls were served
hot chocolate and cookies bef-
ore returning home.
As Brownies the girls tried to
remember their best manners
and hope to have left a good
impression, so that next year
will be even a greater success.
The money will pay for badges,
books, and craft materials for
the local girls. All adult lead-
ership is voluntary.
Garnet Willert is a patient
in South Huron Hospital, Exeter;
Miss Loretta Keller is a patient
there also.
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Penhale
and Mrs. Amelia Willert were
at Corunna with Mr. and Ivirs.
Jim Smith, Gary and Susanne.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Keller
and daughter, London were
with Mrs. Frieda Keller for
the weekend.
REDI MIX
CONCRETE
(ALSO FORM WORK)
McCann Const. Ltd.
DASHWOOD
Phan* 237-33191 qv 237-3422
TODAY'S CHILD
BY HELEN ALLEN
In the picture, Robby looks older than five, but you can likely
see he still has all his "baby" teeth.
Robby is a tall, sturdy boy of Anglo-Saxon descent with dark
eyes, unruly brown hair and fair skin. He is a shy, rather aloof
child who comes from a greatly deprived background where
demonstrations of affection were probably unknown, Though he
is perfectly agreeable and co-operative in his foster home, he
has not yet learned to relate warmly to adults. He gets on well
with children his own age or younger.
Information on hobby's family tree is limited but there is no
knowledge of any hereditary illnesses. He is healthy and
energetic, keen on the outdoors. His foster home is on a farm
and he likes all the animals, especially the dog which is his
constant companion.
Robby's attention span is short but he has enough imagination
to play happily alone if no other children are around. Since he is
just five, Robby has not started school but is looking forward to
going in the fall,
This laddie needs parents who will give him love without
expecting an immediate return and who will understand that at
this time his ability is unknown. It will be best if there are other
children in the family with Robby the youngest.
To inquire about adopting Robby, please write to Today's
Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box 888,
Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2. For general adoption information,
please contact your local Children's Aid Society.
1837 -THE FARMER'S REVOLT
by
Theatre Passe Muraille
(The Farrn Show - Them Donelley's
Hensall Sales Ban
MONDAY, MAY 20, AT 8 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 21, AT 8 PM
Sponsor - South Huron Junior Farmers
ADMISSION. $2.00
TICKETS AT KIPPEN GENERAL STORE
featuring.
12 plants per box in most varieties
also in stock,
*peat moss * fertilizer * patio slabs'"
featuring good selection of
GERANIUMS AT 75c
available now al
HURON
DAVID STECKLE and family
R,R.2, ZURICH 565-2122
(1 1/4 miles west - 3 1/2 miles north of Zurich)
OPEN THIS SUNDAY 1-8 P.M