Sunday September 17, 2000 Oakville Beaver Weekend 9 T o Y o u r H e a lt h 0 > O A K V ILLE 8 4 5 -6 6 0 1 I f i t 's th e fa ll, i t 's f l u - s h o t tim e With fall upon us, the Halton Region Health Department is gearing up for its annual influenza vaccination campaign. This year, the campaign will be bigger to offer free influenza (Flu) vaccine to all res idents of Halton. The campaign was announced in late July by Health and Long-Term Care For more information about flu vaccination, call the Halton Region Health Department at 905-825-6060 ext. 7823; TTY 905-827-9833. H ealth N o tes is p rep ared b y sta ff o f th e H alto n R eg io n H ealth D e p a rtm e n t R evision s to the V o te rs ' List Beginning Tuesday, September 5,2000, the Town o f O akville C lerk's Department is accepting applications to revise the voters' list for use in the m unicipal election to be held on Monday, N ovem ber 13, 2000. The M unicipal Elections Act, 1996 stipulates tw o scenarios for making revisions: HEALTH NOTES M e e t th e Susan Charie is one of the famous 'voices of Oakville'. As relief receptiorVswitchboard her cheerful english accent is recog nized by many of the Beaver's callers. When not on the switch board, Susan is busy in the Accounting department where she has worked for the past 4 1/2 years. Susan enjoys being busy, speaking with Oakville Beaver customers and callers and finds a balanced month end a rewarding accomplishment "A t the e nd o f the m onth w e 're ready to start a g a in !" T e a m Minister Elizabeth A C O N T I N U I N G SERIES P R O F I L I N G T H E STAFF OF ' C A N A D A ' S BEST C O M M U N I T Y N E W S P A P E R " W i t m e r . Vaccination will prevent much of the illness that brought so many to hospital emer gency rooms last winter. Therefore, as well as providing protection to those most at risk for com plications of the illness and to those who may transmit the virus to high risk people, pressure on the healthcare system should be eased. The campaign will roll out in two phas es. Starting in October, flu vaccine will be available to people at high risk of compli cations from the flu. While most people with influenza will not become seriously ill, influenza can cause pneumonia and death in people at high risk. High risk peo ple include: · everyone 65 years of age or over · anyone with chronic heart, lung or kidney disease · anyone with diabetes, cancer, a blood disorder, or an immune problem · children and adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years) treated for long peri ods with acetylsalicylic acid · residents in long-term care settings To lower the chance of transmitting flu to those at high risk, vaccine will also be available in October for anyone who works or volunteers in a healthcare facili ty and all emeigency service workers, i.e. firefighters (including volunteer firefight ers), police, and ambulance staff. Everyone else can plan to be immunized after the middle of November when the balance of the vaccine supply becomes available. Influenza vaccination clinics are being planned for October, November and December for people who are at high risk of complications, as well as the general public. Influenza vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu. It can be given at any time during the flu season, typically between October and April, and still be effective. It takes about two weeks for the body to build protection against the flu. Influenza vaccine protects about 70% of people who receive a flu shot. Anyone who has had a shot can still get the flu, but they will be less sick than if they were not vaccinated. In elderly people, this vaccine can prevent pneumonia in about six out of 10 people and can prevent death in more than eight out of 10 people. Influenza vaccine does not protect people from colds or other viruses. The viruses that cause the flu change often. That means a new shot each year. The side effects of the flu vaccine are mild and may include soreness where the shot was given. Some people report a fever and muscle ache within one or two days. The risk of a vaccine causing serious harm is extremely small. Almost all peo ple who get the flu vaccine have no adverse reaction. The viruses in the vac cine are killed, so people cannot get the flu from the vaccine. Last year, Halton's first confirmed case of influenza was reported in the third week of December. As in other parts of the province, many people in Halton became ill over the holidays and well into January. If you were among the afflicted, you'll remember the symptoms of influenze -- fever, headache, muscle aches, stuffy nose, cough and sore throat. Susan enjoys the team spirit at the Beaver. "The p e o p le are great to w o rk w ith ." In her spare time, Susan is involved with the Navy League for Sea Cadets and enjoys sewing, walking and tennis. 1. Where an individual requests that his or her own name be added, deleted or amended in some other way. In this first scenario, the applicant or their agent may file an application in person, or they may request an application be sent to them from Tuesday, September 5 ,2 0 0 0 until voting day, M onday, N ovem ber 1 3 ,2 0 0 0 . Where an individual is removing another p e r s o n ' s name from the voters ' list. In this second scenario, the applicant or their agent may file an application in person, or they may request an application be sent to them from Tuesday, September 5 ,2 0 0 0 until Friday, October 1 3 ,2 0 0 0 . If the Clerk is not satisfied that there is sufficient information to support the application, a hearing may be held to determine whether the person's name should be rem oved from the voters' list. 2. Oakville B eaver CANAD A'S BEST C O M M U N ITY NEWSPAPER 2000 CCNA Better Newspapers Competition YO U R CHOICE! NO PAYMENTS NO IN TER EST FOR 6 M ONTHS OR F r e e i o -y e a r & LABOUR ARRANTY FURNACES PURCHASED BY NOV 15th. A p p lic a tio n s to r e v ise the v o te r s ' lis t are available in person at the: C lerk's Department (2n d Floor) Town of Oakville Municipal Building 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, Ontario L 6 J 5A6 You may also contact: energy Andrew Brouwer Election and Committee Consultant (905) 845-6601, ext. 3093 or e-mail abrouwer@town.oakville.on.ca to have an application to revise the voters' list m ailed to you or to answer any questions or concerns related to any aspect o f the municipal election. Judith Muncaster, Returning Officer and Tow n Clerk 1 2 2 5TRAFALGAR ROAD ·O A K V ILLE, ONTARIO ·L 6 )5 A 6 Home comfort specialists and complete service & maintenance packages. 24 hour emergency service and fully trained installers. All of our units are designed for your total home comfort. Call now for a FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATE and details on our Fall specials. 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