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" '» RAE a ES The. Durham-wide out- break of red measles which hit a peak in April, appears to be tailing off. However, Norman Lambert, a registered nurse with the Durham Health Unit told the Star last week that children between the ages of 10 and 14 years should be re-vaccipated against the disease, : - Health Unit officials are still not completely sure "what caused the number of cases of red measles in Durham Region to hit 569 in Vol. 114 rv April epidemic In Durham Region - Some kids may need second measles shot April, as opposed ta just 15 reported cases the previous April. However, they suspect that the inferior quality of the killed measles vaccine used between 1967 and 1970 may have something to do with the epidemic this year. Mr. Lambert said that between 1967 and 1970, the killed vaccine was used, and it was found to be not as effective as the live vaccine used after 1970. For this reason, the Health Unit is urging parents with children aged 10 to 14 to check with their family physician whether they received the inferior vac- cine. If so, they should be re-vaccinated, said Mr. Lambert. Health Unit officials began to notice in February that the number of cases of red measles was on the increase in Durham Region. In March, the number of 'cases reported was 244, and the figure sky-rocketed to 569 the next month. Mr. Lambert said the Wednesday, June 4, 1980 figures for the first two weeks of May indicate that the number of cases is sharp- ly declining. Because the Port Perry and Scugog areas are included for statistical purposes with Oshawa, it is difficult to determine the exact number of cases repor- ted in this area. However, in April there were 77 cases reported in Uxbridge-Cannington areas, and Mr. Lambert said it is fair to assume that Scugog was as hard hit by the 36 Pages ~~ Still along way to go Work got underway on the second phase of Queen Street reconstruction Monday morning as the heavy equipment started ripping up the old asphalt. It was a 'damp, dull day for the start but if the weatherman co- operates the section of street from Perry to John Street will be completed by June 27. More details on the progress of construction on page 6. disease as these areas. Although the disease by itself is not considered serious, the Health Unit reports that 46 children in the Region required hospital treatment for related com- plications such as pneu- monia and ear infections. Symptoms include a dry cough and fever for three or four days before the appear- ance of a rash which covers the face and trunk of the body. Fatigue and lethargy will accompany the rash which lasts about a week. The outbreak this spring of red measles was wide- spread across the province, but statistics show that the highest number of reported cases were in Durham and York Regions. - Mr. Lambert said that in Durham, cases of measles first began to show up in the northern areas of the Region, and then worked south in Oshawa and Whitby. Malcolm may seek election Former Scugog Mayor Lawrence Malcolm will probably attempt to make his way back into politics when the municipal elections roll around this November. Although he could not be pinned down definitely in an interview with the Star last week, Mr. Malcolm left little doubt that he will be seeking the Regional seat now held by Reg. Rose. "I haven't ruled out the possibility of running again," he said. He went on to say that if he does seek election, it will not be for the position of Mayor, and he said he is not interest- ed in the council seat for Ward 4, where he lives. Mr. Malcolm's name as a candidate for municipal office has been mentioned in recent weeks, confirmed that people are approaching him on an informal basis and urging and he- him to run for office this November. Lawrence Malcolm "Like I say, I haven't ruled out the possibility of running again, but I won't make a final decision until the end of (Turn to page 2) Scugog to buy new fire truck Scugog council agreed Monday afternoon to pur- chase a new fire truck for the Township at an estimated cost of $75,000. But council was undecided on how to pay for it. Both the Port Perry and Caesarea Units of the Scugog Fire departmei®s have strongly recommended to council that the combination pumper and tank truck is needed at this time for fire protection in the Township. Council agreed, and on Monday allocated $40,000 from the municipal projects reserve fund. Specifications for the new truck will be drawn up immediately, and council will make a decision in the next three to four weeks on the method of paying for the $35,000 balance. Council has two choices: either take the balance from from the Ontario Municipal Board to borrow the money. The projects fund and the lot levy fund currently have about $117,000, and Ward I councillor Don Crosier said after the meeting he would prefer to see the council take the $35,000 balance for the truck from these funds, rather than borrow the money by debenture. Unit One Fire Chief Jack Cook told the Star after the meeting that the Township needs the new truck. It would have a 1500 gallon tank for fighting fires in the rural areas, and a pumping capacity for fires in areas where there are hydrants. The truck would be used by both the Port Perry and Caesarea departments. 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