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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, January 24, 2013 · 16 Flu cases decreasing in Halton Doing their part Despite statistics released by Public Health Ontario showing flu cases increasing in Halton, the region's health department is reporting cases are leveling off, much like across Ontario. Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal said the numbers released by the Province don't necessarily reflect what's happening now. He said Halton reached its peak in late December and, based on the health department's own lab-confirmed cases and surveillance of hospitals and schools, flu cases are going down. Public Health Ontario reports show from Dec. 9-15, 2012 in Halton there were 13 cases; followed by 28 cases from Dec. 16-29; 37 cases from Dec. 30-Jan. 5; and, most recently, 50 cases reported from Jan. 6-12. But Nosal said the Region's numbers have been showing a decline in flu cases. From Dec. 16-22, 2012 there were 24 labconfirmed cases; followed by 38 case from Dec. 23-29; 35 cases from Dec. 30-Jan. 5; and 28 cases from Jan. 6-12. Health officials continue to encourage residents get the flu shot. A Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care fact-sheet states the flu is a serious illness that can lead to pneumonia. It also states an Ontario study showed every year, the flu shot eliminates the need for more than 200,000 visits to doctors' offices and 30,000 visits to hospital emergency departments. It also prevents some 300 deaths each year. According to Public Health Ontario, there have been a total of 5,571 cases so far this flu season, including 1,247 hospitalizations and 92 deaths. Most hospitalizations and deaths occurred in influenza A cases. The flu strain H3N2 is still the predominant circulating respiratory virus in Ontario currently. Health Oakville Beaver at OAKVILLE VOLKSWAGEN: Helping Families Every Step of the Way! CHIROPRACTIC MOTHER'S MORNING OUT DER REMIN FREE M PROGRA Wellness, Health and Development Information for You and Your Family Bring your baby/toddler and friends and let's have some FUN! 905.827.9968 · Baby Yoga · Developmental and cognitive activities · Meet other new parents · Postural and core strengthening exercises for parents · Health and wellness discussions CALL NOW - PLAYMAT SPACE IS LIMITED! Monday, Jan 28, 2013 · 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wellness care for the entire family! 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON Oakville Volkswagen donated $6,640 to the Oakville Hospital Foundation Tuesday, as part of the local car dealership's commitment to donate a percentage of cars sold in 2012 toward the new hospital. Oakville Volkswagen is doing the same in 2013. At the cheque presentation, from left, Tina Triano, Oakville Hospital Foundation CEO, David Grant, Audi Sales Manager, Toro Miyahara, CEO and president of Weins Canada, Murray Clark, general manager, Oakville Volkswagen), Dave Salvian,Volkswagen sales manager) and Grant De Marsh, general manager, Oakville Audi Centre. CHANTAL AYOTTE / OAKVILLE BEAVER Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Dr. Jenna Davis 905.844.WELL (9355) ONE PERSON, ONE FACE, ONE SMILE Specializing in classic braces, invisalign and other invisible orthodontic solutions. www.acornhealth.ca drdavis@acornhealth.ca Pilates Mat Classes in Downtown Oakville with Hala Haffar 7:45 p.m Thursdays Sunseed Yoga (at St. Jude's Anglican Church), 160 William Street, Oakville, ON L6J 1C5 LOCATION: TIME: Call to schedule your Complimentary Consultation (905) 849-7067 2-2983 Westoak Trails Blvd., Oakville Dr. Brian Hurd and Dr. Maryam Fathimani Hala `N' Pilates Learn the Fundamentals of Pilates and let the fun begin! e. halahaffar@hotmail.com | t. (905) 399-0921 www.villageortho.ca