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Show Shingles Is 5 Apartment Fire Blamed on Child, Lighter Viral Infection from the cheek down to the neck usually have few complications. When lesions appear on the nose, the eye may also become infected and should be treated immediately by an ophthalmologist. Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is an extremely painful and incapacitating viral infection. It usually occurs on the trunk of the body or on the head and face. The infection is limited to the sensory (feeling or touch) nerves with no apparent effect on the motor nerves (nerves that cause motion of muscles, arms and legs). The virus causing shingles is the same virus that causes chicken pox. It is believed that the first infection with this virus causes chicken pox and the second or recurrent infection causes shingles. In shingles the dormant virus, named virus, is V-- Z reactiviated. MIDVALE. Fire department officials here said they felt very fortunate that a Friday morning apartment fire didn't result in severe injuries or worse. Midvale fire chief Merrill Ross said that it's estimated the fire, which gutted one apartment unit and result in smoke and water damage to several others, had been burning for about 15 or 20 minutes before a call was put into the fire department. Fire units arrived at the scene of the blaze, 171 South Main St., within four minutes and had the fire under control 10 minutes after that. "We got the call at 8:30 a.m. and I was on the scene at 8:33," Ross The incubation period for the reactivation of the virus is seven to 14 days, which in many cases appears to follow injury of the affected nerve. Shingles occur more commonly in the adult population with equal frequency in male and female. One form of shingles through a Initially, the patient exhibits cause fever, a general rundown feeling, special pathway may and pain and tenderness along the paralysis of one side of the facial muscles until healing is complete. sensory nerves, usually only on one side of the body or head and seldom This form may also cause a ringing in the ears, hoarseness, dizziness crossing the midline. Within a few and some other disturbances. days water-fille- d eruptions, Oral lesions are fairly common over the vesicles, appear area, supplied by the affected sensory nerve. and extremely painful. They are The vesicles often rupture (which in found on the buccal mucosa (inside some cases relieves the pain to some of cheek), tongue, soft palate, degree) becoming raw sores over pharynx and larynx. which a scab forms. Open sores or Treatment is usually with ruptured vesicles may become in- medicine to control the pain. Occafected with other organisms, slowsionally, steroids are also used to ing the healing process. reduce the pain. Shingles of the mouth and head affect the skin Questions about dental health? crown from the may of the head down to some of the skin Ask Dr. L. Vaun Mikesell DDS, Oral on the neck. Lesions from the and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 160 So. 1000 East, 320, Salt Lake City, 84102. eyebrow to the top of the head or Thursday, December THE GREEN SHEET 5, 1985 New Post To 'Explore' Recreational Management stated. "The first fire truck rolled up about a minute later." The fire started in a third floor unit, apparently the result of a child playing with a cigarette lighter. Residents fled that apartment and several adjoining units, but eventually the entire building had to be evacuated-abou- t 40 or 50 people, according to Ross. The only injuries reported were a twisted ankle suffered by a man who jumped from an upper floor balcony and some minor smoke inhalation incurred by two Midvale police officers as they searched through several of the apartments looking for any remaining occupants. visor, assisted by a committee of parents, teachers, other interested individuals and 49th Street Galleria personnel. A $5 registration fee will be charged. Other costs, if any, will be determined by the group. Young men and women ages interested in participating in the new post should meet tonight at 4:30 p.m. in the "Bowling Green" room at the Galleria, 4998 So. 360 West. Those seeking additional information may contact Jorgensen at MURRAY. Interested in learning more about recreational manage- ment? Young men and women with such desires are being invited to join a special interest Explorer post which will be organized tonight (Thursday) at the 49th Street Galleria. "The post will emphasize activities in bowling, baseball, golf, roller skating, food service and the performing arts," explained Jon Jorgensen, district executive for the Granite Trail District, Great Salt Lake Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Doug Green, a manager at the Galleria, will fill the role of post ad PUT IT to work for you. Dial to place your Classified Ad. 262-668- 2 V-- Z Dr. Vaun Mikesell THE ROSS Available at Our Customer Service Desk Clawson Family Continued from page 4 black child to adopt. Then came David. But we're not in a real rush right now," she adds. "We are normal people who happen to believe that adoption is a good alternative way to build a family. We don't think that every one should adopt, but we want everyone to respect our rights and not judge us," she explains. She says they speak a lot about adoption at different places. "We want to sell adopting, and would like people to throw away their old hangups and prejudices." It was while they were processing the adoption for David, Mrs. Clawson discovered she was pregnant. David and Hannah are six months apart. "When we get ready to adopt again, it will probably be an older child, maybe even siblings. There are a lot of children in the foster care system who need permanent homes. Santa Visit camp. She explains that 52 adopted Korean children attended. During the week they were taught about their native land culture and language. FIA organizers hoped to promote cultural pride. She says ty was a very successful" Hveek.J Those children made friends with those from the same country. "They learned they weren't the only ones around," she says. They hope to add a LatinSouth American camp next summer. In Utah there seems to be a great interest in adoption. Throughout the nation there are programs called "Wednesday's Child." She points out that in other areas, maybe one or two calls may come in response to a child featured on the show. The program here is sponsored by a local television station. FIA fields the calls for that program. In the last four years she states that literally thousands of calls have been psychologists are often guest answered. In the latest statistics available, speakers. Racial issues are topics for multi-rac- e she says that out of 168 children families. FIA is active in featured, 132 have been placed in legislative lobbying for child welfare permanent homes. "We feel very e laws, she exgood about that and our part in it," rights and she says. "People in Utah really plains. Promoting child advocacy is a big care." cause also with FIA she says. Mrs. Anyone interested in joining the 8 leavClawson says that they also hold a organization may call ing their names, numbers and admeeting, "Adoption Option," monthly. Anyone interested in adoptions dresses. Or they can send a $15 check to FIA, Suite 150, Salt Lake Cican attend the meeting for information. ty 84106. She says that fee includes It is held the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake membership and a Library. She says those who attend newsletter. All types of issues are can get information about how to get addressed in the newsletter, plus started in the adoption process. Any book reviews, lists of children other questions can be answered. waiting for adoption, medical inThey also sponsor a summer formation, new adoption resources camp. Last summer they rented and many other items concerning Camp Kostopolus for a Korean adoption, she adds. Continued from page 4 wider base, so it now deals with all types of adoptions. Mrs. Clawson explains that the group provides many services. The group is a member of the Utah Adoption Council. It consists of social services groups and adoption agencies. ' FIA is also affiliated with a national organization, the North American Council of Adoptable Children. It is a group of support groups from throughout the country. 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