Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN'S
Saint Bonaventure High School | Turquoise Division
Next Meeting:
TBD @ Lunch
Room 610 - Mr. Turkal's
"I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God;
and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions." - Key Club Pledge
Project Eliminate
Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus (MNT)
What is MNT?
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In 25 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of childbirth into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every nine minutes. Its effects are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. There is little hope of survival. And tetanus kills mothers too.
Who suffers from MNT?
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MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil everywhere, come into contact with open cuts during childbirth. The disease strikes the poorest of the poor, the geographically hard to reach and those without health care.
Can MNT be stopped?
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Yes! MNT is highly preventable. Just three doses of a 60-cent immunization protect mothers, who then pass on the immunity to their future babies. Together, Kiwanis and UNICEF can stop this disease.
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