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Tetanus is a serious illness caused by Clostridium bacteria. The bacteria live in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. The bacteria can enter the body through a deep cut, like those you might get from stepping on a nail, or through a burn.

The infection causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw. This makes it impossible to open your mouth or swallow. Tetanus is a medical emergency. You need to get treatment in a hospital.

A vaccine can prevent tetanus. It is given as a part of routine childhood immunization. Adults should get a tetanus shot, or booster, every 10 years. If you get a bad cut or burn, see your doctor - you may need a booster. Immediate and proper wound care can prevent tetanus infection.

Why vaccinate adults against tetanus?

• The bacteria that cause tetanus are ubiquitous in soil; any lapse in immunity can create an opportunity for infection.
• Approximately 10 to 20 percent of reported cases of tetanus are fatal.

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• All adults need a tetanus booster vaccine every 10 years.
  Tetanus booster is available in combination with diphtheria (Td vaccine) or diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap vaccine).
• Adults should get Tdap once and then Td every 10 years after.
• Pregnant women especially should get the Tdap vaccine because of the protection it provides against whooping cough.

"WINTER GARDEN"(1884)A FAMOUS PENCIL AND PEN DRAWING OF. YESYERYEAR DUTCH. ARTIST VINCENT VAN GOGH(1853-1890)

From Next Year Passing G.C.E Ordinary Level Exam Is Not Compulsory To Study Advanced Level -Education Minister1

Students who are not able to pass the G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination too will be able to study G.C.E Advanced Level Examination from the year 2018 the Minister Of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has stated today(21).

Accordingly from next year (2017)passing the G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination especially the subject Mathamatics is not compulsory for students to qualify for Advanced Level the Minister has stressed.

This decision had taken to ensure that every child will be educated up to 13 years he has further added,

Air Port Customs Officers Have Arrested A Chinese National With 65 Kilo grammes Of Wallapatta And Kokun

Sri Lanka Air Port customs officers have arrested a 38 year old Chinese National last night at Katunayake Air Port while attempting to smuggle around 65 kilo grammes of expensive Wallapatta and Kokun out of the country .

The suspect was arrested while he attempting to smuggle the stock of Wallpatta and Kokun to Hong Kong it has been revealed.The stock of Wallpatta and Kokun in posssession of the suspect is worth around Rs.1  milion the sources have stated.

Air Port customs officers are  investigating on the incidentt.

Around 10,000 Families In Polonnaruwa District Are Facing Drinking Water Shortage

Due to the prevailing severe dry weather condition  around 10,000 families belonging to the six divisional secretariats at Polonnaruwa District  are facing severe difficulties as a result of drinking  water shortage it has been reported.

 Accordingly the residents in dimbulagala,thamankaduwa, welikanda, madirigiriya,lankapura and hingurakgoda  divisional secretariats are facing severe drinking  water shortage these days.

More than 6000 school children in above mentioned divisional secretariats too have affected due to drinking water shortage

Colombo High Court Has Sentenced 17 And 10 Year Imprisonment For Two Persons Who Sexually Abused A Little Girl

Colombo High Court has today (21) sentenced two persons accused for sexually abusing an under age girl in the year 2001, 17 and 10 years of imprisonment respectively when the case was taken up for hearing.

The High Court Judge Pathmini S.Ranawake while delivering the judgment has fined the two accused  with Rs.50,000 each and ordered them to compansate the victimized girl with Rs.50,000 each

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The Judge has released the third suspect who was also charged as responsible for the sexual abuse case

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