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Tuesday, December 25, 2001
The Boerne Star
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Ways to help prevent Hepatitis
J Holidays have you stuffed
into your jeans?
As mentioned last week, there are
three main types of viral hepatitis in
the United States. The duration of
hepatitis depends on the specific
type of virus, as well as the age and
health of the person infected. Most
healthy people infected with
Hepatitis A recover completely after
approximately four weeks of illness.
Five percent of adults infected with
the Hepatitis B virus eventually
develop a chronic Hepatitis B infec-
tion. This percentage is much higher
in children for reasons that are not
well understood. A small percentage
of people with chronic Hepatitis B
infection go on to develop cirrhosis
(severe scarring of the liver) and/or
liver cancer.
Up to 80 percent of people infect-
ed with Hepatitis C develop a chron-
ic infection and 30 percent of those
eventually develop cirrhosis and/or
cancer.
Prevention is the key to lowering
your risk for contracting these dis-
eases. With Hepatitis A it is impor-
tant to practice good hygiene. Since
this virus is found in the stool of
infected persons, it is important to
wash hands frequently — especially
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before meals and after using public
restrooms. If you travel to Third
World countries, do not eat foods
that are not cooked and/or directly
handled by employees such as sal-
ads, sandwiches and tacos. Shellfish
such as oysters can also spread
Hepatitis A, and it is important to
buy these products at reputable food
stores. These shellfish get infected
by living in bays where raw sewage
drains into them.
Avoid these foods in foreign coun-
tries that do not have sewage treat-
ment facilities. Prior to traveling to
other countries contact your health
department, physician or Centers for
Disease Control web site about the
need for a Hepatitis A vaccination. If infants in our country, and many
you catch your own shellfish make colleges are also encouraging this
sure that you take them from waters immunization prior to enrollment. If
that have been inspected by local you have been possibly exposed
health authorities. recently to someone with Hepatitis
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can B ask your physician about getting
both be spread through blood prod- the Hepatitis B vaccine and/or
ucts and sexual contact. Never inject Hepatitis B immune globulin (used
illegal drugs and practice “safe” sex for acute exposure to help our
which includes abstinence or having immune system kill this virus).
a monogamous relationship with an Recently, Hepatitis C has become
uninfected partner. Previously, a serious health problem in the U.S.
“safe” sex included using condoms, It is estimated that 4 million people
but many experts now feel that there have this disease in our country, and
is still a risk of many different infec- 10,000 die from it each year. Those
tions including hepatitis. If you will affected most from this disease are
be having a planned surgery, ask between 30 and 50 years of age.
your doctor about an “autologous” Hepatitis C usually progresses very
blood transfusion. This means that slowly after infection, and a person
you have your own blood drawn a can be without symptoms for up to
few weeks before your surgery. If 30 years. Because of this slow pro-
needed, this blood can be transfused gression it is difficult to diagnose
back to you during or after your Hepatitis C in its early stages (prog-
surgery. If you have certain risk fac- nosis is much better with early treat-
tors for Hepatitis B (illegal intra- ment). If in the last 30 years you
venous drug use, living with some- used intravenous illegal drugs, had
one with hepatitis, sexual promiscu- multiple sex partners, had a previ-
ity, health care worker with blood ously diagnosed sexually transmit-
exposure) ask your physician about ted disease or had tattoos/body
getting a Hepatitis B vaccine. This piercing, it is important to discuss
vaccine has become routine for your risk with your physician!!!
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Pre-travel precaution to
keep your holidays happy
The Christmas season traditionally brings thoughts of love and peace,
gifts and get-togethers with family and friend. The holidays are also a time
of increased travel and alcohol consumption. To combat this dangerous
mix, the Texas Department of Public Safety will be patrolling highways,
enforcing traffic laws with the aim of reducing the number of fatalities asso-
ciated with holiday periods.
“It won’t be a very merry Christmas if you are involved in a crash,” said
Col. Thomas A. Davis Jr., director of the DPS. “Our troopers will be out in
full force looking for drunk drivers, speeders and seat belt violators.”
Fortunately, prior thought and planning can alleviate travel stress and
avoid potential problems. The DPS offers Texas motorists the following
tips.
Drinking and driving don’t mix. Never drive after consuming alcohol.
Plan for a designated driver, or call for a cab.
Slow down. Driving over the speed limit was the cause of 562 traffic
deaths in 1999 alone. Inclement weather provides enough of a driving chal-
lenge without adding speed to the mix.
Increase your awareness. Driving on icy or wet roadways requires even
greater caution. Navigate bridges and overpasses with care - they’re the first
areas to freeze when the temperature drops. Most people forget that ice can
be difficult to see.
Always wear your seatbelt, and ensure everyone in the vehicle is buckled ,
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Plan your trip carefully, even if it’s to only go to the store Be sure to allowort
enough time to make the trip safely.- Be prepared for delays. Haste can cause
crashes.
Check out road conditions in the event of bad weather. Consult local news
stations or the Texas Department of Transportation for road closures.
TxDOT can be reached at 1-800-452-9292, or on the Internet at
www.dot.state.tx.us.
Maintain a full gas tank. This helps avoid condensation in the fuel tank.
Check the vehicle’s fluids, including motor oil, windshield washer and
transmission fluid, and the ignition system, lights, heaters and cooling sys-
tem regularly. Remember to check the vehicle’s battery before it gets cold.
Pack your vehicle with a blanket, first-aid kit, flares, jumper cables, tire
chains, a flashlight, ice scraper and gloves. Include a supply of candy bars
or dried fruit in case you become stranded.
Carry a cell phone if possible. In the event of a breakdown or emergency,
immediately contact the authorities. Motorists can call the DPS at 1-800-
525-5555 to request assistance. *DPS can be used by participating cellular
companies to reach the same number. The number is not intended to replace
911.
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tree program
LUBBOCK - Seedling order forms for conservation tree seedlings are
now available through the Texas Forest Service West Texas Nursery in
Lubbock. Several varieties of evergreens and deciduous trees and shrubs
are available. New species have been added for the 2002 planting season.
Each year, West Texas Nursery provides adapted seedlings, at cost, to
assist landowners in incorporating conservation tree plantings into their
land management scheme.
Evergreens are sold in boxes of 30 for $52 and the bare-root hardwoods
in bundles of 100 for $50. All prices include tax, shipping and handling.
Seedling orders will be shipped in Feb. 2002.
Wildlife packets for habitat establishment also are available. Each of
the four wildlife packets contain 100 bare-root trees and shrubs, which
cater specifically to the habitat needs of quail and pheasant, deer, turkey
or squirrel. Each wildlife packet is $48. .
West Texas Nursery’s primary objective is to produce and sell quality
seedlings at a price landowners can afford, allowing them to plant large
quantities of trees for conservation. Landowners are encouraged to pur-
chase seedlings now before preferred stock is sold out.
To order conservation trees or for more information contact Texas
Forest Service West Texas Nursery at 806-746-5801.
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Keasling, Edna & Mahoney, Kent. The Boerne Star (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 103, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 25, 2001, newspaper, December 25, 2001; Boerne, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1632741/m1/5/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Patrick Heath Public Library.