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Show THE SAN JL'AN RECORD Wednesday January 17, 1996 - Page 5 RSV virus hits San Juan County, parents advised A common cold virus that can be dangerous to infants has hospitals in San Juan County and throughout the state scrambling for beds and treating numbers in its emergency department. the child. The virus is very contagious and is transmitted by contact with fluids from the nose, mouth, and eyes. It can be spread by sharing the same dishes and by not washing hands after sneez- syncytial ing, coughing, or nose blowing, and by coughing into a persons face. In most cases, the illness is treated with acetaminophen for fever, a decongestant to decrease runny nose, or a medication to help breathing. In serious cases, the child must be hospitalized to receive oxygen and record-breakin- g Respiratory virus (RSV) is the culprit, a common virus that causes a runny nose, congestion, and cough. In adults and older children, the virus causes a cold" with mild However, in symptoms. in- fants younger than two years, the disease can be serious enough to hospitalize ROUND THE REGION Webelo scouts listen attentively while Robert Laws gives instructions on building a miniature first aid kit at the Webeloree, held Scouts from the area last weekend in Blandmg. learned first aid, leather crafting, personal preparedness, and Scott Boyle photo other scouting skills at the event. Ten-year-o- ld Hospital to reorganize as private entity Cortez - The Montezuma County Hospital District is a dinosaur that must evolve to survive, according to board president Duke Underwood. As a result, the health care board has instructed administrators to reshape the district's assets into a corporation capable of entering into long-tercontracts with organizations. The change is possible because annual property tax revenue has dropped to less than one percent of overall init non-prof- once had a minor ailment and the doctor called dosed me a little, but for the most part he said would have to grin and bear it." Then one of those chronic got laughters came to me, bless their resistibilities, and almost immediately Kumen June, better. My diaphragm simply needed shaking Our Lower Total Price Includes a FREE 10 x 13 Our Entire Portrait Package is Just 21.95 We You get our best poses in tfje advertised package SEVER hold back the better fnctures to sell at a higher price Ruling against BLM in grazing dispute judge recently rejected a Bureau of Land Management order to reduce livestock on a grazing allotment near Elko, Nevada, ruling that the BLM study of the area for environmental damage became an inevitable and People for the West prophecy. 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The missile head caused extensive damage Wasatch Wave to the home. A 10s 10-1- 5 interfere with the childs ability to sleep or drink. The babys breathing is difficult or rapid. The sick child is under one year and has a chronic disease, such as diabetes or suppression of the immune system. The child is under one year and was premature with lung disease after birth. Cases of RSV occur year round, but the numbers sky- rocket during winter months. The illness rarely causes long-terproblems. However, if your small child is having difficulty breathing and is anxious or distressed, see a physician. 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