Tetanus Victim (Press, 15 November 1967)
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Summary: Tetanus Victim (Press, 15 November 1967)
On 14 November 1967, it was reported that a 12-year-old boy from Queenstown named John Flaus is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Kew Hospital in Invercargill for tetanus. John had sustained a cut to his knee after falling off his bicycle late last month, which initially healed without complications. However, after attending cricket practice, he began to experience a sore back. Despite being examined by a doctor who found no immediate concerns, his condition worsened by Saturday when he developed a tight jaw and ulcers in his mouth. This prompted a diagnosis of tetanus. Following the diagnosis, John was urgently taken to Invercargill by his family for further medical care. The superintendent in chief of Southland Hospitals, Dr H. J. H. Hiddlestone, reported that John is responding well to treatment. Additionally, it was announced that a new branch of the New Zealand Homosexual Law Reform Society has been established in Christchurch. Those interested in more information can contact the new branch at P.O. Box 5077, Papanui.
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