The White Falcon - 12.07.1985, Side 6

Ear infections/Colds- What to do about them?
sometimes fever. Ear infections are contagious
ear infection but are not prevented by covering the ears. They
need to be treated with antibiotics but anti-
Ear infections in children are usually bac-
terial infections of the middle ear. The usual
symptoms are ear pain, drainage from the ear,
fussiness, batting or pulling at the ears, and
PLAN AHEAD: make a will before
By Lt. Keith W. Eirinberg, JACG, USNR
Each year service members and their dependents
see legal assistance officers about getting wills
or updating the ones they have. The benefits of
a will assure service members and their dependents
that their intentions regarding property distri-
bution, their children's care, and the adminis-
tration of their estate are carried out. Without
a will, your state laws, not you, will make these
determinations, and the result could be contrary
to your desires.
A will is written instrument directing the dis-
position of property at death and does not become
fina- unitl the will-maker's death. It can be
changed, added to, or a new on make. However,
certain formalities must be followed in executing
your will or changing your current one, so it's
wise to consult a legal assistance officer who has
knowledge and experience in performing these ser-
vices.
Through a will, you decide who gets your pro-
perty. You can designate a guardian for your
children, sparing the expense of future guard-
ianship proceeding. You may name an executor of
your estate and save that ^rson court costs re-
biotics usually take 12-48 hours to make the
child feel better. The child can be treated
with Tylenol and a heating pad to the affected
ear until you can get an appointment.
colds
Colds are usually manifest by runny or stuffy
nose, scratchy throat, and cough while lying down
or in the morning upon arising. Children may
have temps as high as 103-104F with colds, al-
though usually they have only low grade temps.
Colds are due to viruses and therefore cannot be
cured with medicines. They can only be treated
symptomatically. Cold medicines can have harmful
side effects and therefore should be used spar-
ingly. Cold medicines will not make the cold go
away more quickly. Children with colds should
be kept out of the nursery as much as possible.
Colds are spread by coughing, sneezing or by con-
tact with oral, nasal secretions. Colds can occur
up to eight times per year in normal children.
The best home remedies are plenty of fluids, ele-
vating the head of the bed at night, and bulb
syringe nasal suctioning as needed. Bundling the
child up and covering his/her ears will not pre-
vent them. Colds may be seen by appointment or
the doctor may be consulted with by phone if the
child is getting worse after 72 hours.
you're dead
quired of him or her, if you don't have a will.
And you can make gifts to charity, effective at
or atter your death. Some legal assistance
officers may draft a simple trust for minor
children where a portion of your estate will be
kept intact and the income will be distributed or
saved for those children's benefit.
If you don't have a will or are unsire if you
need one, visit your legal assistance officer for
his or her professional opinion on your situation.
And if you already have a will, you should have
it reviewed every time your family status changes;
for example, a new child, a divorce or a family
members death.
A will should reflect your current intentions.
You may wish to name a different executor or
guardian or give your property to a different re-
cipient. It's a good idea to review your will at
each PCS move and before you go on deployment.
If you are deploying and do not have a will, see
your legal assistance officer as soon as possible.
When you visit the legal assistance office,
you will be asked to complete a confidential
Please see LEGAL on pg.7
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July 12, 1985 The White Falcon