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Fight influenza with flu shot As we gear up for the cooler weathâ€" er, it‘s time to think of protecting ourâ€" selves against the flu. Influenza not only causes serious illness, it is a potential killer. Every year in Canada thousands of people die of influenza while many more suffer the effects of this serious illâ€" Vaccination is the single most effecâ€" tive means of preventing or minimizing influenza according to the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Yearly vaccination prevents flu in about 75% of people who get the flu shot. For the rest, vaccination usually reduces the severity of illness and saves lives. Past influenza epidemics have gained notoriety due to their devastating effects on human life. Names like the Spanish Flu (1918), the Asian Flu (1957) and the Russian Flu (1977) may bring back unpleasant memories to many. The Spanish Flu, for example, struck with a terrible blow leaving 21 million people dead in its wake. Based on information from well organized flu surveillance programs, the World Health Organization is predicting that Beijing, Texas and Panama will be the main flu viruses this flu season. This year‘s influenza vaccine is being manufactured Garth Turner, MP for Haltonâ€"Peel and Minister of Revenue, will be a key note speaker at Child Find‘s fourth annual conference at the Oakville Howard Johnson Hotel this Saturday, Sept. 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Turner will address the issue of missing children as the Ministry of Revenue has played a key role in the developâ€" ment of Canada Customs‘ Project Return as well as a number of other projects that Canada Customs has initiatâ€" ed in an effort to recover missing children. The focus of this year‘s conference, which is being held in conjunction with Child Find‘s 10th anniversary, will be parental abduction. This misunderstood crime claimed 378 victims in 1992 accounting for approximately 84 per cent of all child abductions in Canada. Yet this misunderstood crime is still regarded by many as a domestic dispute Turner to address Child Find conference Workshop on divorce Few of us think that our marriages will end up in divorce, yet statistics indiâ€" cate that 40% of all Canadian marriages end that way. Family law is complex. Who gets custody of the children? How do you secure support payments? What are the steps involved in getting a divorce or a separation agreement? These are just some of the questions to be answered by Oakville lawyer, Karen Thompson at a workshop hosted by the Women‘s Information and Support Centre of Halton on Tuesday, Sept. 28th at 7:30 p.m. A support group for recently separated and divorced women will also be starting on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The centre is located at Hopedale Mall, Rebecca and Third Line,Ste. 230, phone §47â€"5520. m 1 V V sAVE w Offer applies to a total purchase (no combining priced Drapery and/or Upholstery fabric (exclu Not valid with any other discount offers. s AVE 140 Rebecca St Oakville 8447728 yonk x0 m many the Cr :s$A riminal Code \| _YOU _ ARBAAL to provide these culprit Influenz gious viruses found; up to 30% of the population may contract flu in a severe epidemic. As a result, influenza is a major cause of absenteeism in the school and workplace. The classic symptoms of influenza include a bad cough, fever, chills, burning watery eyes, aches and pains, weakness, and loss of appetite. Although other viruses like the common cold may cause similar symptoms, true influenza can be life threatening. The real danger with influenza is that complications often arise when the body‘s resistance is weakened. Bacterial pneumonia is the most common compliâ€" cation and is particularly dangerous in the elderly. Anyone can get the flu and even in healthy people it can be severe. A case of influenza may keep the sufferer in bed for five to 10 days. Those at highest risk include everyone over the age of 65 and anyone, including children, with chronic medical conditions such as heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, cancer or immune system disorders. Flu vaccination is strongly recommended at Fabricland‘!k at Fabricland! L at Fabricland!L f Canada YOU YOU ffective protection again NC punishable by a maximum of 10 years imprisonment. It is the aim of this Conference to dispel the myths associated with parental abductions, examine the issues surrounding this criminial act, to offer an interactive panel discussion with experts whose agencies network to return abducted children as well as to offer preventative tips to parents on how they can reduce the risk of parental or stranger abducâ€" tion and what they should if their fear become a reality. In addition, Scott Newark of the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime will address the Stalking/Pornography Bill and NAMBLA (North American Man Boy Love Association), an American orgaâ€" nization advocating legalizing sex with young children. For those wishing to attend, call 1â€"800â€"387â€"7962 for registration information. Registrations will be accepted up until 12 noon to Friday, Sept. 24th. the mo of cash register receipts) of nost contaâ€" $0% of the er va Patterns _ BUY 1 At M.S.R.Price for all individuals at high risk of serious ilIness. Influenza vaccine should also be considered for health care providers, essential service workers, contacts of high risk individuals, and otherwise healthy persons who wish to reduce their chances of acquiring infection. Influenza can be prevented. An annual shot of vaccine provides a safe and effective method of protection. The annual flu epidemic usually occurs between November and April. The best time to receive influenza vaccine is in October but receiving it late still gives effective protection. Flu vaccine is availâ€" able from family doctors and is free of charge for all high risk individuals. Health Notes is a monthly column prepared by staff of the Halton Regional Health Department. The message is simple: if you want to avoid the flu this year then a visit to your doctor for the annual flu vaccinaâ€" tion is the way to play it safe. If you or someone you know is over 65 or has a chronic medical condition, consider a flu shot. It can save lives. For more information about the influenza vaccine, contact your family doctor or the Halton Regional Health Department at 825â€"6060 and ask for the Communicable Diseases Program. Jctober 5 Vogue & BUTTERICK (O0f equral valuis mr La_2 OURr ENTIRE stocK! \Of equal value or less, same brand) Not valid ith any o!her discounts , GET