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TW IP I I I. YY I I NY I. I I TE Hr i HY CE SE EE SC = 32 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 28,1993 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Flu shots are currently available By Kelly Lown = Port Perry Star Flu season is rapidly ap- proaching and high risk individ- uals should be starting to think about getting their flu shot. Everyone 1s susceptible to the serious respiratory illness, but those who are considered high risk individuals should receive an influenza vaccine each fall. Anyone over the age of 65, or anyone with a long-term lung condition, heart condition, dia- betes, anemia or any disease or I HA LIMESTONE PRODUCTS EVENING S/AClal........c..c..orivev $13.50 /ton and 3/4 Crushed................. CYRRN. (os! WEEKEND SCIELNINGS. svsrsresesesrss $13.62 /ton DELIVERIES (e127: \1 J 12 {01 0] Fo IS i, $4.00 /ton Prices a Rae $9.00 /ton based on RR $13.50/ton full truck Eiriisrsrs tcivririatises $4.00 ton Y.. loads. 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The vaccine is currently available at the Medical Asso- ciates Buildingin Port Perry. 4BOYS Sim LAGE & EXCAVATIO .R.#4, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO L1G INO (a16) 985-7788 WE WILL PAY ALL TAXES 3 New design means more power, more performance, more versatility. e New engines have more horsepower, burn fuel more efficiently, offer better torque response. e New transmissioris offer quicker, low-effort shifting, closer spaged gears, more gears in critical working ranges. e New operator decks and cabs are roomier. e Larger models offer elestronic draft and ground speed control for efficientitillage and precise seed, fertilizer and chemica| application. Ask us to prove it! MORROW FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. Over 45 years in the business FORD NEW HOLLAND e Versatile, SUNDERLAND (705) 357-3121 \ 0 Influenza can be a serious ill- ness. In 1991, there were 6,779 deaths from the flu and pneu- monia. The two illnesses are the combined leading cause of death in adults 65 years and old- er. Between 1990-1991 there were an estimated 1,012,378 hospital days due to the two with the hospitalization costing $470 million. The overwhelm- ing majority of these deaths (85 per cent) are those over the age of 65. Pneumonia is a leading cause of death by infectious disease in Canada. It is the most common complication of the flu, with the main causes being bacteria, vi- ruses and modified bacteria called mycplasmas. Since the early 1960s pneumonia has been second only te lung cancer as a leading cause of death relat- ed to respiratory diseases. The optimal influenza vacci- nation period is October. The vaccine is made from inactivat- ed viruses, so no one can get the flu from the flu shot. The shot. must be given once a year, be- cause the strain changes annu- ally. The vaccine lasts about one year and protects you against three different strains of the vi- rus. This year's prevalent strains are A Singapore, B Pan- ama and the A Beijing. It is best to beimmunized ear- ly, as the shot takes two weeks to take effect. - The side-effects are minimal, if any occur. Fever, malaise and myalgia may occur within one to two days after vaccination, es- pecially in young adults who have received the whole-virus vaccine. In children two to 12, fever and local reaction are no more frequent after administra- tion of split-virus vaccine than a placebo injection. For those un- der 24 months of age, the fever occurs more often but is seldom severe. Allergic responses are rare and are probably a consequence of hypersensitivity, to some vac- cine component, most likely re- sidual egg protein, which is Present in minute quantities. he vaccine should not be taken by those with known anaphylac- tic hypersensitivity to eggs manifested as hives, swelling of the mouth and throat, difficulty in breathing, hypotension and shock. : By Last year the flu season 'be- gan in September with ver mild activity occuring thro to :the end of December. The number of reports began to rise in January, peaking in March, then slowly' decreasing to De- cember levels by mid-April. It is contagious, and strikes when someone sneezes, coughs or even talks. The whole body suffers from influenza. The vic- tim becomes acutely ill, with a rapid onset of fever, accompa- nied by chills, weakness, loss of appetite and severe muscle aches throughout the body. It seldom lasts more than a few days and most people recover within a week without compli- cations. fluenza. shot. times to get the shot. get flushots. any problems? False. Lots of things tisor other serious medical conditions ommend that you get a flu shot. Get the facts about the flu (True of False) 1. The flu is like a bad cold. People usually get over it in a week or so and don't have ple call the "flu" are not really influenza. Influenza is a major illness with potential life-threateningtomplications. Influenza and pneumonia combined are the fifth leadingkillers of adults aged 65 and older. oe at | _2.Thefluisnot contagious. Ifyou stay away from people when you have it, you prob- ably will not give it anyone. False. Influenza is a highly conta are likely togiveit to others before you even know you are sick. 3. The flu shot doesn't work so there is no point in taking it. False. There:are many dif- ferent kinds of influenza viruses. Each year a new vaccine is made to fight the three most likely: viruses to occur that year. The flu shot is Very effective in protecting you from those three types: of influenza. The flu shot does not protect you from regular colds, but it does protect you from in- 4. The flu vaccine does not mix well with other medicines and may make current ill- nesses worse. False. The flu shot does not make your other medications stop working nor does. it make your current illnesses worse. For example if you have diabetes, the flu shot will not: change your blood sugar orinterfere with your insulin. : 5. You can get a bad reaction or get the flu from a flu shot. False. Unlike vaccines from 1. years ago which may have caused bad reaction today's vaccine is pure and safe, and has beengiv: en to thousands of people without any problems. Some people get a sore arm or amild fevera day' or so after taking the shot, but this is not influenza. It is impossible to get influenza from a flu 6. The flu is the same every year, so I don't need to get a flu shot every year. False. The flu changes every year.as we explained in #3 and the flu vaccine is differen every year. It - is important to get a flu shot every year, and the months of October and November are the best 7. Most people over 65 get a flu shot, so not many people die or get sick from flu each year. False. Only about 30 per cent of people in Canada at high risk for influenza get a flu shot each year. In 1991 (the last year we have statistics), 6,779 Canadians died of influenza and its most common complication pneumonia. Many of these deaths can be prevented if more people 8. Your doctor wants you to get a flu shot. True. If you are 65 years of age or older or if you have diabetes or a heart condition, or lung disease like asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchi- , your doctor and Health and Welfare Canada strongly rec- gious disease. What's more you | Questionnaire from The Lung Association Reliable and Consci¢ Help with Home Repai Yard Work... Call Bill at 985-8069 \ If you're Looking for tious or \ Information Toddlerville Scugog Memorial Public Li-{ brary and Durham Region Health Department are spon- soring a new parenting series | Information Toddlerville com- § mencing Tuesday, Oct. 5. Information Toddlerville is a support and information group for parents of toddlers aged 12- 30 months. 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