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Tryon Daily Bulletin, Mon., June 9. 1980 you through even the tiniest wound. The first symptoms of tetanus are irritability and restlessness. The muscles begin to tighten, finally becoming so rigid that the facial muscles give a clenced jaw look (hence the HEALTH WATCH By N. C. Medical Society „.Ah, Spring!! The time to roll up your sleeves, get out the rake and hoe, and start planting and pruning. Whether your goal is ••Gardener of the Month” or simply winning your annual battle with the crabgrass, the North Carolina Medical Society has a few gardening tips to keep the average green thumb in the garden and not in the doctor’s office. Keep in mind that gardening is no lazy man’s exercise. It is strenuous work, so take it easy at first and give your muscles a chance to regain their strength. Having the proper tools will help you get the job done in less time and will mean less strain on your body. When using power tools, follow the safety directions. Check plugs and connecting wires periodically for loose wiring or dangerous sparks Make sure all machines are OFF and cool before servicing or adding gasoline. Wear gardener’s gloves when you are working outside. Not only will be mean less wear and tear on your hands but it will also protect you from poisonous plants and insect stings. If you do come in contact with a poisonous plant, wash the area immediately with soap and water and apply a calamine solution to relieve the itching and to promote healing of the rash. Call your physician if the rash fails to respond to treatment or if it continues to spread four days after contact with the poisonous plant. Stings from bees, wasps, and jellow-jackels can mean any thing from a mild discomfort to a quick trip to the emergency room. If you get stung, a paste of baking soda and cold water will soothe the pain. If you are allergic to insect stings, ask your physician about desensitization shots. Other hazards common to the outdoor gardener are cuts and abrasions. Simple cuts scratches from thorns should be washed off thoroughly with soap and water and an adhesive bandage applied If you let t e cut bleed a little first, it will cleanse the wound of any impurities. Deeper cuts maj require medical attention. One potential danger of cu^ ^ tetanus, or “lockjaw tetanus spores, which are °u n in soil as well as in the dus i your garage and house, can in ec popular nickname). Lockjaw is hard to cure By the time the symptoms appear, the disease is well advanced. Once you become its victim, the cure is not certain. Tetanus antitoxin (TAT) is given as an emergency measure against tetanus for those who have not been immunized, but it is not always effective in curing lockjaw. The best protection is continued immunization from shots of tetanus toxoid. A series of 3 injections followed by a 4th a year later and boosters at 4-year intervals thereafter provide the best protection from tetanus. Insecticides can become another problem for the gardener if he isn’t careful. Most insects can be destroyed by sprays or powders, but the unsuspecting gardener can become a vicitim too. Most insecticides contain toxic chemicals that are irrita ting to the eyes and skin and can cause nausea if inhaled. Cover bird feeders and baths, dog dishes, fish ponds and eating surfaces before applying insecti cides. The toxins that are harmful to people are harmful to animals as well Since many insecticides are flammable, it is a wise idea to refrain from smoking while applying sprays and powders to your yard or garden. Keep insecticides stored in a cool, dry place, away from children s reach. , . „ In case of an accident, follow the emergency procedures found on the insecticide container and notify your physician. Bookmobile Schedule June 10th, St Luke’s Hospital and Professional Bldg. 11th Pea Ridge-Big Level. 12th Sunny View School. Silver Creek Rd.. Mill Spring Area. 13th, Hickory Grove, Green Creek Area. 18th, Green Creek Area, Meeting Place No. II 19th, Green Creek School, Sheltered Workshop 20th, Tryon No. 1. 25th, Sunny View area. 27th, Trvon No. II, Polk County Day Care Center, Mid. Car. Tele. Co.. White Oak Nursing and Retirement Center. The Tryon Photographic Soc iety will hold its regular June meeting Tuesday, June 10th, at 7:30 in the Mrual Room of the fine Arts Center. The Program will be the showing of an instuctional slide set fi om the Nature Division of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). These 100 slides will illustrate how to make successful nature slides and were t *ken by Louise Brown, FPSA. This is one of the best sets of slides available from the Nature Division of PSA. The members of the Tryon Society are asked to bring 3 or 4 of their best nature slides to be viewed after the instructional set is shown. If any members have slides dealing with last month’s assignment “How to Improve the Local Area”, please bring these to the meeting also Members bringing slides are asked to arrive a few minutes early so their slides can be placed in a slide tray. — Reporter ... move beautifully into Summer ... in fashions that are artfully feminine, color splashed and so right for you! W. Clothes Of Distinction HILLCREST SHOPPING CENTER 585-4871 SPARTANBURG, S.C. Newly Decorated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home located on Main Street of Columbus — Ideal rental with commercial potential. $32,500 1HE C. $ Clinic Schedule The Polk County Health Department Clinic schedule for week of June 9th is as follows. Monday: general (immuniza tion hypertension screening Tbc test, etc.) 8:30 a m - 5 p nr Tuesday: family planning 8.30- 11 a m. Speech and hearing (by appointment). Wednesday: Child Health Nurse Screening (by appoint ment) Thursday: Maternity 8:30-10 a.m. Home Health Care by physi cian refferal For appointment call Polk County Health Department 894- 8271. RED FOX W.G.A. Willa Reed and Brenda Merkel took Partner’s Better Ball Honors in Thursday’s event. Low gross winners were Vivian Wright and Joan McAbee The USSR is likely to import seven million tons less grain than planned due to the U. S. suspension of grain sales to the Soviets, according to the Department of Agriculture. ^^^.^ ^
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