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A4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday November 15, 2000 Halton Health Dep't. declares war on flu 'f i n a l © M p FOR SPECIAL SAVINGS ON OF G I B B A R D N A P A ME E Dining Rooms Bedrooms Occasional Tables Bookcases & Desks Curio Cabinets Entertainment Centres S o lid C h e rry / S o lid M ah o gan y Beat the price increase due to take effect November 28! S lP lS S IN T E R IO R S LTD 217 Lakeshore Rd. E. 1 1/2 Blocks West o f T rafalgar Road DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE SINCE 1953 Mon -Thur.., 9:30 a.m. - 6 pm, 2 C 2 A Fridays 9:30 am. - 9 pm, 0"T "T "^7 Satuiday 9:30 am - 5 pm As the new Universal Influenza and the Georgetown Campus of Immunization Program starts, the pub William Osier Health Centre -- are lic and private sectors across Halton are being encouraged to follow the lead of joining forces to beat the flu. In a bid to their long-term care colleagues and get keep out the nasty virus that accounts immunized. All three have mounted an for many days of lost work due to ill aggressive campaign to immunize both ness, local businesses are inviting com hospital employees and patients. munity nurses to immunize their "We also want to avoid last year's employees. holiday emergency room scene," says Ann O 'Hara, ParaMed Home Health Care, says, `T he number of calls from businesses have really picked up in the last few weeks. There's a lot of interest in workplace flu shot clinics." The Halton Region Health Many employers in Halton are happy to Department is offering free flu shots for cover the costs of nursing services to everyone over six months of age through providing convenient on-site clinics for out Halton during November and December. Convenient locations for their staff. "November will be a busy month for Oakville residents are: No Appointments Necessary us," remarks Ally Isted, Victorian · Wednesday, Nov. 15th, 3 - 8 p.m., Order of Nurses. Wilma Kokoski, SEN Iroquois Ridge High School, Community Health Care, agrees that Gymnasium, 1123 Glenashton Drive. flu shots reduce the absenteeism costs · Tuesday, Nov. 21st, 3 - 8 p.m., to businesses. Queen Elizabeth (Q.E.) Park High Long-term care facilities are easily School, Small Gymnasium, 2301 matching the high immunization rates Yolanda Drive. they established in last year's cam · Tuesday, Nov. 21st, 4 - 8 p.m., paign. Halton Regional Centre, Auditorium, "It took a few years of hard work, 1151 Bronte Road. but it's paying off. Our healthcare · Wednesday, Nov. 22nd, 3 - 8 p.m., workers know that when they have White Oaks (South) High School, their flu shots, they provide another Gymnasium, 1330 Montclair Drive. layer of protection to our residents," · Monday, Nov. 27th, 3 : 3 0 - 8 p.m., remarks Jo-ann Boyd, Director of Care Oakville Trafalgar High School, Small for Maple Villa Long-Term Care Gymnasium, 1460 Devon Road. Facility. · Thursday, Nov. 30th, 3 :3 0 - 8 p.m., All hospital staff at Halton's four St. Ignatious of Loyola Secondary hospitals -- Joseph Brant Memorial School, Gymnasium, 1550 Nottinghill Hospital, Halton Healthcare Services Gate. Many locations for free flu shots Adrienne Brown, Infection Control Practitioner, at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. Having a flu shot at the begin ning o f the flu season reduced the chance o f an unwanted emergency room visit. School boards are also keen to have staff and students protected from the flu. Kids in school and childcare set tings are one of the main carriers of flu in the community and are the ones most likely to bring the virus home. Chris Jewell, Administrator, Com m unications Services for the Halton Catholic District School Board, recalls that last year, many students and staff were affected with flu symptoms. "Our Board encourages staff, students, and families to consider the vaccine available at the public flu clinics since it greatly lowers your chance of getting sick from the flu." Gary Sadler, superintendent with the Halton District School Board, agrees that the best defense against influenza is a flu shot. "We're really pleased that the flu vaccine is available to everyone this year. We're hoping that all families will take advantage of the program," states Sadler. Flu shots are for every one, even kids over eight months of age. Both school boards have offered space for Halton Region Health Department to hold public flu shot clin ics during November and December. Clinics will be held in m ost high schools and several elementary schools beginning today. United Way x halfway to ' $2.7 m target / SALE PRICES END SUNDAY, NOVEM BER 26,2000 1/2 price s eries 2771SL Our lowest prices of the season! Sears-0-Pe^ Comfort Supreme ChiropracticTM sleep Available in Twin-King sizes. 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"I encourage anyone who hasn't already done so, to consider making a contribution," urged Smith. "Your donation to United Way will address the most pressing issues in Oakville, which builds a better community for everyone." To support this year's United Way of Oakville Campaign, call 845-5571. %S : * Library planning winter activities > . ... "Chiropractic sleep sets are the only sleep sets endorsed and recommended by The Canadian Chiropractic Association and The American Chiropractic Association. Only Chiropractic sleep sets have the five key elements designed to provide the correct postural alignment and a healthy night's sleep." y D r . D . P e t e r s o n . D .C . Chairm an of the Board of Governors' Canadian Chiropractic Association S ears-O -P ed ic Chiropractic sleep sets feature the five critical elem ents required hy the Chiropractic Associations Sears supports spinal research in Canada. 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Get into the holiday spirit with a vari ety of special seasonal programs featur ing songs, music, stories and craft activ ities For a full listing of programs, visit the library online at www.opl.on.ca Registration and/or tickets are required for many programs. Registration began Nov. 11th, at all branches of the Library. Registration continues until programs are filled. _ CRIME STOPPERS Can 825-TIPS or 1-800-668-5151 Superlastic Continuous Coil N o roll together Patented Edge Guards h e lp p revent ed g e sag Torsion Grid Foundation Unique Upholstery Steel M inim izes FlexolatorTM side a w a y E nduring co m fo rt A irlet Borders C onstant ventilation * " 0on't pay' offer: Don't pay u n til January 2 0 0 2 , on approved c re d it, o n ly w ith your Sears Card. M in im u m $ 2 0 0 purchase. $ 3 5 d e ferra l fee and a ll a p p lica b le taxes and charges are payable at tim e o f purchase. 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