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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" | Whooping 14- PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, October 11, 1995 SRS {200-267-1522 RICHARDSON GREENSHIELDS Investment advisors to Canadian enterprise and enterprising Canadians 71.35% 5 Year Governimen cough IS uarantee ROBERT J. GOW reported 434-71 56 or Fourteen cases of per- 111 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ont. L1C 4S4 tussis (whooping cough) were reported to the Dur- ham Region Health De- partment in the summer. "With school starting, we're hoping to control the spread by alerting par- ents," said Marion Megesi, supervisor of Public Health Nursing. Whooping cough is a very contagious infection of the respiratory tract. The bacteria spreads from person to person through coughing, sneezing and talking. Whooping cough starts like a cold, but the cough lasts a long time. The cough is often fol- lowed by vomiting, gag- JEFF MTICHELUPORT PERRY STAR ging or breath-holding DOING THEIR PART: Kids at Schoolhouse Playcare daycare centre, inthe (apena). S.A. Cawker school in Port Perry, made contributions to Operation Scugog's Pertussis gets its com- food drive when they enjoyed a Thanksgiving lunch last week. Checking out mon name from the the progress are, from left, Ben Andrew, Valerie Stowell-Smith, and Hannah Whoop" or inhaled breath Noble. that sometimes follows a coughing spell. Immu- nized children usually have more subtle symp- toms than a "whoop." One important measure that can be taken to con- trol the spread of whoop- ing cough is to see a doctor for treatment with antibi- otics. Cases can spread bacteria to others for up to three weeks, but antibiotic treatment shortens this period to about five days. Anyone with whooping cough should limit contact with other children, espe- cially babies, for five days after treatment has be- Maar] VIVL SIDING hel ime S 0 0 T-3 white per sq. (approx. 100 sq. ft.) ALSO ... Soffit, Seamless Eavestroughing, Shutters & A complete Line of Metal Siding Po The Perfect Balance aur, BUChDET Manufacturing 30004 Hwy. 48, PEFFERIAW 705-437-1734 599 Steven Court, NEWMARKET 905-836-1033 1-800-461-6455 Have you an interesting story to tell...? Call the Port Perry Star & Weekend Star - (905) 985-7383 n. The Health Dept. says children's vaccination records should be checked because the pertussis vac- cine protects against se- vere disease and complica- tions such as pneumonia, young people, aged 6 - 18. a We're looking for 12 of the best! Fomiting. yen om dren whose vaccinations are up-to-date can get whoop- ing cough, so the best pre- vention is to keep sick chil- dren away from day care and school until they are To nominate an individual or a group of young people for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award, please contact this Do you know a young person, aged 6 to 18 years, who is involved in worthwhile community service or a special person who is contributing, while living with a physical or psychological limitation? Do you know a youth who has performed an act of heroism? newspaper or the OCNA at 905- treated. -Caring for Children 18 months to 9 years 844-0184. Nominations for this year's awards will be accepted until October 31, 1995. Every nominee will receive a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year lapel pin, $200 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor. The Ontario Community Newspapers Association, with Bell Canada as the patron, is looking to recognize these "good kids"; the young people of our province who show a commitment to making life better for others. l I KX". | | | | I Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers | * Flexible to your needs i * JK & SK Programme : * Before & After School Care (busing Epsom & Port Perry) * Home-Cooked Meals I. Piano Lessons * French Language Circles | | 8 | UTICA DAYCARE... Non or tari ur child's ho JUNIOR CITIZEN 5 iy ==> | your child's home ; \ NOMINATION FORMS - are available by contacting this community newspaper or OCNA at 905-844-0184 newspapers away from home OF THE YEAR r-- J) association (905) 085-8783 AWARDS hore Untroductory Rate with ad! Pp) - ems em om Em ED SE ee ES EE on Er Ge En we ew re ow am