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HEALTH WATCH By N. C. Medical Society Spring and summer months are traditionally outdoor months for North Carolinians. They are also the months when most cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever strike. While the Tar Heel state is nowhere near the great western mountains it continues to claim the dubious distinction of leading the nation in the number of cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. In 1979, there were 247 known cases of the tick-borne disease in North Carolina, the highest number ever reported. Eleven of the victims died, tying 1979 with 1978 as having the highest death rale since 1948 and when 12 persons died Rocks Mountain Spotted Fever is concentrated in the eastern part of the nation, ranging from Marx land to Georgia. It general ly stal ls in March, peaks around mid summer, and ends in the fall Rockx Mountain Spotted Fever is an infectious disease passed on to man through the bile of an infected tick tin (his part of the country it is the "American dog tick • The most likely candi dates lor the diesa.se are young boys betw eon the ages of five and fourteen Il the tick infected. symptoms of Rockx Mountain Spotted Fever may occur within two weeks The symptoms include chills, fever, headache, pains in the joints, and often a rash that starts on the hands and soles of the feet and spreads to the trunk. In severe cases the victim may go into a coma. If these symptoms are present, a visit to the doctor is a must. Left untreated, the disease can be fatal The reason Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is such a problem Early Bird Dinners Only S 5 45 5,0 6p.m. Mon.,Frl 6 Delicious Meals to choose from daily A special offering to all you early evening diners Railroad House Restaurant Route 176, Saluda Phone 1-704-749-5471 in this state stems from the combination of the right kind of tick and the right kind of habitat. The "American dog tick” thrives in hickory, oak and pine forests. Unfortunately, this type of forest predominates in the Piedmont cresent ranging from Raleigh to Charlotte This is also the most populous area of the state. While all ticks are not infected, any tick on the body should be removed very carefully Never try to jerk out of the skin as this may leave part of the tick under the skin. The best way to remove ticks is with a pair of tweezers. If this does not work a drop of nail polish will. As the polish hardens it suffocates the ticks and it’s easily removed. Clinic Schedule Polk County Health Depart ment Clinic Schedule for week of May 12th is as follows: Monday: General clinic (im munization. hypertension screen ing. the test etc.) 8:30 a m - 5 pm Tuesday family planning 8:30 11 a.m. Speech and hearing (by appointment) Wednesday: Child health nurse screening (by appointment) Thursday Maternity 8:30-10 am. Friday: Family planning 8:30- 11 am. Home health care by physician referral For appointment call Polk County Health Department 8271. 894- THREE FILM LEFT Three films remain to be shown in the "Focus on the Family" series, in the Tryon Seventh-day Adventist Church: "Preparing for Adolescence — Peer Pressure and Sexuality", Tuesday even ing, May 13; "What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women — The Lonely House- wife," Tuesday evening, May 20. and "What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women , Money, Sex and Children," on Tuesday evening. May 27 Each film begins at 7:30. Baby-sitting services will be provided. There is no admission charge, but an offering will be taken to help defray expenses. Buy herbs and spices in small amounts because they soon lost their pungency, unless you plan to use some fresh and freeze the rest. The defrosted leaves will be limp but still flavorful Golf Monday Polk Central and Tryon Sectionals at Maggie Valley at Girls Softball Tuesday Edneyville at Polk Central YOUR/ independent Insuranceg/agent . SERVES YOU FIRST ✓ ^ «CTCO®0>» >0*0^ j^ Fabrics and Notions ? SEW WHATS NEW ? The Opening May 12th of the Featuring the famous “Cloth of Gold Plus Other Fabrics Galore Bargain Prices in Assorted Colors of — Casement Draperies — $1.49 yd. Terry — $1.49 up — Velour — $1.98 yd Simplicity Patterns - Seamstress Open 9 — 5 Mon. — Fri. Come by and see Dorreen opening day at her spinning wheel Janet Butler, Owner Tryon Daily Bulletin. Mon., May 12, 1980 WANTED: Antique furniture, china, glass, pottery, bric-a-brac. Leonard’s Antiques. Hwy. 176 N., Tel. 859-9272. adv. tf. WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE 2 tickets for Boheme May 13th. 859-9692. adv. 12.C. Bradg Insurance Agency, Inc. Tryon. N. C 859-6663 after you see your doctor. bring your prescription to ^pUjO^ DAILY 8 30 -7 SUHOAY 2 -4 P.M.
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