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T Influenza in outbreak form Geneology group sets get-together SECTION 2 - PAGE IS»PLAINDEAI KR - WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 1.1MB A long time ago, Italian astrologers thought, that influenza was caused by an influence of the heavenly bodies. Today we know the cause of influenza is not in the stars but in a family of viruses. Influenza, or flu as it's commonly known, is a respiratory disease caused by two types of influenza virus - A and B - but each type includes many related viruses or strains, each different from the others, and each capable of causing flu. Influenza illness varies from mild upper-respiratory infection to pneumonia and death. It depends on the individual's susceptibility and general physical condition. It's not a serious threat for most healthy people, but it may be more severe or last longer in certain people we call "high- risk" individuals. We've found that most influenza-related deaths occur among two groups of people: the chronically ill and the elderly. Influenza is very contagious. A single case of influenza appears occasionally, but usually the disease occurs in outbreak form. People catch it from each other, and they catch it so easily that it isn't unusual for a large part of a community to come down with it within a few days of the first reported cases. Most outbreaks of influenza last less than a month in a community, but that same strain may appear in a number of places at the same time or closely following one another. Immunity does not develop immediately after receiving the vaccination. It takes 10 to 14 days to develop. That is why the state health department urges "high-risk" individuals, in particular, to get their vaccinations in early fall. High-risk individuals are those whose risk of developing severe complications from influenza is much greater. For instancer people over 65, or persons of any age who have a chronic medical condition, such as heart disease, chronic pulmonary problems which include severe asthma, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis and the like; chronic renal diseases; diabetes; anemia; or diseases that compromise the immune mechanism. This would include people who are on medications that suppress the immune system. Complications that can follow flu are pheumonia, persistent cough or bronchitis, sinus trouble and ear infection. And there has been an association with an increased incidence of Reyes Snyndrome among children and adolescents in the United States. Hie influenza vaccine is not automatically given to patients in nursing homes and hospitals. The decision to give the vaccine is determined by the doctor. On very rare occasions, a person may be allergic to some substance in the vaccine, and vaccination in such a case may not be recommended. The influenza vaccine is very safe. Most people suffer no adverse reactions at all. About one-third of the people who are vaccinated have nothing more than a red wheal on their arm. Some people may have a sore arm for a day or two. Others may have fever, chills, headache, or muscle aches within the first 24 to 48 hours after the vaccination. Any vaccine or drug is assumed to have some possibility of a serious reaction, but studies consistently conclude that the potential benefits of influenza vaccine outweigh any potential hazards. Any woman who is pregnant, or who thinks she might be pregnant, should talk with her doctor • before getting a shot. For a normally healthy pregnant woman who is beyond her first trimester, the vaccine shouldn't pose a problem for either her or the fetus, but again, it should be the doctor's decision. Members of the McHenry County Genealogical Society will not be ^holding a regular business meeting in December, but instead will bold its annual Christmas set-together for fun and fellowship on Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Fellowship Hall of the Grace Lutheran Church at Washington and Try on streets in Woodstock. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. ^FSgeneral m News ottoonr wrap. BEAUTIFUL TO PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Fri., Sat. A Sun., Dk. t, 10* II, W pm. Free Coffee A Christmas Cookies Sign up for Free Gift Drawing on Dec. 24 Free Gift Wrapping, Gift Certificates, Lar­ gest Selection of Beautiful A Practical Gifts in the area! Located in JIM HUMPHREY'S MAR INE 325 Kenosha St. (Hwv 67) Walworth, Wis. 275-5708 WaCONE WAGON HAS USEFUL GIFTS AND HBPFUI A INFORMATION ' FOR YOU... ALL FREE JUST ENGAGED? NEW PARENT? MOVED? My visit's a friendly way to get an­ swers to where-to-find questions about our town and available goods and services. Local stores are anxious to help too and have gifts for you when you visit them. 344-3966 • 385-7980 • 385-5072 'on THIS CHRISTMAS . GIVE A LASTING GIFT To yourself To that special someone i To a friend or relative Instead of the usual gift this year, give the unusual A gift that will be remem * bered year after year. Tuition gift certificates in any amount are now available <»t McHenry County College t i McHenry County College tuition certificates make an excellent tjift Thry m«iy » lie used as early as the spring, 1984 semester or they may l>e s.ivecl tor later use * • This year, TAKE A STEP UP when you (Jo your Christm.is shopping Give an I MCC Tuition Certificate (available in the College Business Office) MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE Route 14 & t ui .as Road Crystal Lake, I l l inois 60014 (815) 455 3700 .11th Viewing l*s0p Auction 1 tOO MtHtnry J*w«l*rt Building (il5) 344 -1119 Rt. 1301 CrMn St. • 3442 W. Elm Collector Plates Including Rod Skolton, (3) Largo Custom Dosign Ooll Housos, Pocket Knive Collection, 14ktGold Crosses. Earrings & Rings. Loose Gems, Microscope, Electric Rock Tumbler. Wooden Liquore & Storage Bar, Gloss Gun Case. Display Case From Record Store Plus Racks & Counter Tops, Depression Glass. Cedar Chest. Fur Coats, Bid Board Rings Starting At *15, Crystal, Silverware. Old Purses ft Horses Yoke, Walking Cane. Silver Horse Statue, Chinese Ceramic Vase, French Tapestry, (2) English Bicycles, Corn Cob Rocker, Small Lead Picture Glass. (2) Brass Light Fixtures, Rio Rug. Soap Stone Vase, Antiques ft Collectibles, Gold Shadow Box, Pink Marble Slab, English Marble Table, Large Wooden Display Case - Upright. NM AUCTIONEER-J. P. Hill HUMS: CASH OR CHECK WITH PROPER ID. (Accepting Consignments) For Your Information* Dear friends, "Even tho widowers go thru the same grief process as widows, they have special problems", says Edie Smith, a Widowed Persons Service (WPS) specialist. 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GRAND PRIZE ARRANGEMENTS THRU Bloemke's 4l*Virgint* SI <ftt 14) Cryttal Lake Travel CONTEST RULES Adults H years or older employees and families ot Shaw Free Press Med<a Inc Getaway Travel SAS. or participating merchant! are not eligible Entries available at participating businesses and at the Crystal Lake Morning Harald oifice ?»03 Pyoit Road Crystal Lake. IL No purchase necessary Enter as often as you wish Contest begins the week ol November J! and ends Saturday. Dfctmber 14 t?»3 Store prues will be awarded by participating merchants on or before December jt Winners need not be present to wm Winners ot these prlies will be eligible tor Ihe grand priie drawing These winners will be given a grand priie drawing entry blank wh eh must be deposited m the grand priie entry box by 'pm the night ot the draw mo Grand pr'»e drawing will be held Wednesday January It. 1914 at 1 30pm at the Crystal lake Morning Herald '»03 Pyolt Road. Crystal Lake. It Shaw Free Press Ved a Inc and participating merchants expressly disclaim all respons»bility or liabll Ity ot any nature whatsoever lor lost, da-nage. or injury to property or persons due to any cause whatsoever occunng to winners The grand priie is subject to certain res Irictions which include the dates ol travel, airline used resort hotel used and number el persons eligible The value of this trip is limited to two adults, slaying In the same room Further information is available by writing the Shaw Free Press Media Inc 7603 Pyott Road. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Additional costs incurred ovi' and above those listed in the complete rules are the responsibility of the winner The grand priie Is available only as a trip and cannot be exchanged tor cash or other monies The de cision of the ludges final The contest will be tudged and administered by Shaw Free Press Media Inc . 7W3 Pyott Road. Crystal Lake. IL 60014 Sh** ft 99 P'e\> CRYSTAL LAKE MORNING HERALD 7803 Pyott Rd. 459-4040 -