6 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, April 22, 1992 Safety (continued from page 1) Coslett thought those incidents were isolated until a slew of concerned parents asked him what could be done after the school board's last meet- ing on April 13. Because children are so likely todart across the street after they leave a school bus, state law says that all drivers heading in either direction on a road must stop at least 10 feet away from a bus whenever they see a bus stop with its red flashing lights on and stop sign extended. There is only one exception. On a highway where the opposing lanes are divided by a barrier such as a concrete curb, guiderails, or an expanse of grass, opposing traffic does not have to stop for a school bus. “The bus drivers get upset about it, but there's not much they can do," said Coslett. Coslett has noticed that the problem is generally with drivers heading in the opposite direction, and because Pennsylvania doesn't require license plates on the front of cars, it's tough for bus drivers to get a li- cense number to give to police. Though driving past a bus with flashing red lights could cost a driver 5 points on their driver's license and a 60 day suspension of their driving privileges, few are ever punished. If you have six or more points on your license you've got to take a special examination or the license will be sus- pended. “The way Pennsylvania Law is written it's nearly impossible to prosecute the driver. They have to have the correct license plate number, a descrip- tion of the car, and be able to identify the driver,” charge. on foot. said Lake-Lehman's transportation director Bar- bara Ross. If a witness can't positively identify the driver it's easy for a violator to beat the “To avoid prosecution, a driver can say they weren't driving the car at that time and don't know who was," said Ross. “I'd like to see the law written so if you own the vehicle you're respon- sible, or you name the person who was driving.” So far this year, Ross said she's had half a dozen reports from drivers of cars going by while children climb out of the bus, but she knows “some of the drivers don't mention it to me because of the futility with the law.” Though incidents have been reported to the police, Ross said that Lehman has never been able to press any charges because there hasn't been enough evidence. Coslett recently took an athletic approach to trying to solve the problem by chasing after a car “Needless to say,” said Coslett. “I'm not Carl Lewis and I didn't catch it.” Seat belts on buses could cause more injuries than they prevent Pennsylvania law requires that everyone in cars, light trucks and motor homes wear seat belts. Children especially must be buckled into special safety seats when riding with mom and dad. Yet once they get into a school bus, most children in Pennsyl- vania can't buckle up even if they wanted to. And they may be safer for it. “In New York, seat belts were required for a time, but injuries on the bus went up,” says Bar- bara Ross, Lake-Lehman School District's transportation coor- dinator. “The students did not use the seat belts correctly, they became weapons. reached their destination with black eyes and bone fractures.” According to the Pennsylva- Students |, nia School Bus Association, it's much safer inside a school bus than out, with no fatalities in- side a school bus in the state in the last 10 years. Each year, however, there have been at least two children Killed outside the bus, either by the bus, or an- other motorist illegally passing the bus. School buses are massive enough to absorb the damage from collisions with most other vehicles without much of the shock being transmitted to the children inside, says the asso- ciation. A National Highway Associa- tion report notes that nearly all fatal school bus accidents in- volve the bus being hit by a larger vehicle such as a train or heavy truck, or hitting a large fixed object like a bridge abut- ment, and that the accident is so catastrophic that seat belts would not have helped. Ross also notes that today's buses have improved. “Seats are now padded so ifa student goes forward and hits the seat, the chance of injuries is reduced," said Ross. So how safe are buses? In 1987, the National Safety Council concluded that school buses are twice as safe as tran- sit buses, four times safer than trains, five times safer than scheduled airlines, and 53 times safer than passenger automo- biles. — By Eric Foster | JUST CHECKING - John and Michael Pitcavage of Jackson Town- | ship check their friend Tramp for ticks after a hard day in the fields and woods. (Post photo/Grace R. Dove) Pet vaccinations recommended Keeping family pets healthy goes beyond the initial worming and puppy/kitten shots. Dr. John Bucha recommends booster shots of different vaccines and yearly checkups throughouta pet's life to keep it free of serious and possibly fatal diseases. Dogs should be vaccinated yearly for: e Canine distemper, hepatitis and leptospirosis (“DHL”) ¢ Parainfluenza e Parvovirus (“parvo”) » Bordtedella (tracheal bronchitis or “kennel cough”) e Coronavirus e Lyme disease e Rabies (some shots are good for two or three years; ask the vet) The dog's yearly checkup should also include screenings for heartworm and intestinal parasites (roundworms, tapeworms, etc.) Cats should be vaccinated yearly for: e Feline distemper ¢ Feline leukemia (three shots the first year, then one per year) » Feline respiratory disease (two shots the first year for kittens, then one per year) e Rabies Pet owners having any questions about their animals’ vaccina- tions should contact their family veterinarian. Disease (continued from page 1) In later stages it can affect the central nervous system and can lead to facial palsy, meningitis or encephalitis. The final stage af- fects the heart. “Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose, since it mimics other diseases. But it is treatable with several common antibiotics, ad- ministered under adoctor’'s super- vision,” Healey added. Lyme disease has become the most common tick-borne disease . in the United States, with a con- centration in the northeastern, northcentral and Pacific coast states, according to a pamphlet released by the Pennsylvania Vet- erinary Medical Association. Lyme disease presents a variety of symptoms in dogs, ranging from lethargy, loss of appetite and pos- sible rash or swelling around the eyelids to fever, chronic lameness and arthritis. Diagnosis also can be made through a blood test, for which Bucha charges $21. "I've found most Lyme disease cases in dogs; very few have been documented in cats,” Bucha said. “We're not sure why, since the ticks that carry it have been found on many species of large and small game, as well as on waterfowl an migratory birds.” 0 The culprits responsible for spreading it are the deer tick, Lone star tickand American dog tick, all common in the Northeast, and western and midwestern tick spe- cies. Other blood-sucking insects, including flies, fleas and mosqui- toes, can also transmit Lyme dis- ease. Vaccines are available through veterinarians and should be ad- ministered yearly, according to Dr. John Bucha of Trucksville. Brushing Rover and routinely checking both him and yourself for ticks after each outing can go a long way in prevention, Bucha suggested. : Using a good pyrethrin spray before and after walking in the woods, routinely dusting family dogs with a good flea and tick powder and keeping the yard free of tall grass and brush where ticks live will also help reduce tick con- tact. Healey added, “Ticks can be difficult to remove properly because they don't burrow underneath the skin; they sort of screw themselves in. People should be very careful to remove the tick's head as well as its body to prevent infection.” If someone removes a tick from either themselves or the family pet, they can call the Pennsylvania Health Department to find out how to have itidentified to seeifitisone of the Lyme disease transmitters. The dead tick should be kept in rubbing ‘alcohol in a closed pill bottle. Keeping the yard and pets tick- free and being alert for flu-like symptoms can go a long way in reducing the risks of Lyme disease in all family members, two-legged as well as four-legged. What to do if you are bitten Even the best precautions can’t always prevent unforeseen ac- cidents, such as being bitten by an animal. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has provided some tips on what to do ifa family member or a pet has been bitten by a strange animal. e Contact a hospital emergency room, family doctor or your pet's veterinarian immediately. e Thoroughly wash the wound with soap and water. » Make every possible effort to secure the suspected animal with- out being bitten yourself. If you know the animal's owner, ask to see proof that it has a current rabies vaccination. o Ifit is necessary to shoot the animal, do so quickly and humanely, but do not shoot it in the head. 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