Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 126, Number 51, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 18 December 2003 — Page 5

News from the Elkhart County Health Department concerning the flu vaccine and flu symptoms

Due to the increased demand for flu vaccines at our clinics this week and the cancellation by our distributor of confirmed orders for several hundred doses of flu vaccines, the Elkhart County Health Department is canceling the Dec. 15 walk-in flu clinic for adults. The cancellation of the confirmed flu vaccine orders came as a shock to health department employees this morning who had counted on the additional doses for the clinic. Dr. Aim P6rez, Health Officer explained that all remaining doses of vaccine are reserved for individuals who are at high-risk due to chronic medical conditions. “Children who have appointments will be screened for risk factors to be sure that our limited supply goes to those individuals at highest risk," said Dr. P6rez. Flu Mist™, a new flu vaccine that is administered as a nasal mist instead of a shot may be an option for healthy children ages 5 -17 and healthy adults ages 18 -49. It is more expensive than the shot, contains attenuated live virus and must be obtained through a physician or a licensed health care provider. Some anti-viral medications may be prescribed as prevention for persons who are at high risk for complications and who did not get their ‘flu’ shot. These medications can have side effects and must be given with caution if certain health conditions already exist or certain medications are already being used. Frequent hand washing, avoiding crowds and individuals who are coughing and sneezing helps reduce

Wakarusa library News

CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT LIBRARY Christmas gifts can be found at the library. Friends of the Library note cards would make wonderful stocking sniffers, honor books, and non resident cards make good holiday gifts. More information may be obtained at the front desk. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the Library have decorated for Christmas. Thank you for all the time and energy that this group gives to the library. IN MEMORIUM Two books on cassette have been given in memory of Tom Boger. “Londo” and “Mustang Man” by Louis L’ Amour have been placed in the library by the Randy Abel family. HOLIDAY HOURS The library will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will be open at 9 a.m. on Dec. 27.

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Kiwanibull President Bill Fales sent the information that Dal Mar will be closed on Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, so unless other information comes along, we will not have a meeting or a speaker on those days. We are missing some vital information on some of you folks, so check with President Bill to see if we have your wedding anniversary date, your birth date, and your spouse’s (if any) birthdate. Thanks. Dave Widmoyer was our mystery greeter and a number of the group shook his hand. Remember, someone is always the Mystery Greeter, and we should all try to shake as many hands as possible when we come. This saves us from a fine, but also starts the meeting off with a friendly smile and a big “Hello” for everyone. The recent Trivia Challenge was held a week ago and our club was well represented. They came in second to Goshen Kiwanis. A rematch is due? Our program for the Dec. 9 meeting featured Mr Paul Smucker in place of Hank Whalen as announced last week in the Kiwanibull. Mr Whalen was unable to come to our meeting so Mr. Smucker took his place at the last minute. Paul gave us an interesting account of what the Open Door is all about including finances, personnel and materials necessary for their successful operation. It was a very interesting program and we all learned something about this valuable program in our city. Other highlights of the meeting included an interclub from Bremen. We were very happy to have these folks with us. They always have an interesting meeting in Bremen and we should reciprocate when possible.

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infection. Persons with symptoms should avoid exposing very young children, the elderly, and anyone with a chronic health condition. Using tissues to cover coughs and sneezes is a common sense practice, along with frequent hand washing after touching your nose or face or before handling objects someone else will put to their face. Symptoms of the flu include abrupt onset of fever, cough, headache and body aches. Sleepiness, weakness, nausea and vomiting may occur, especially in children. If a person has symptoms of the flu, it is important to prevent dehydration by drinking lots of fluid. It is especially important for children that medications for fever and malaise do not contain aspirin in order to prevent Reye’s Syndrome. “Individuals with flu symptoms should stay at home to avoid exposing others to the flu,” stressed Sarah Burkholder, RN, Manager of Community Health Nursing. Adults with the flu are contagious for 3-5 days after the onset of symptoms while young children may be contagious for up to 7 days. “Sometimes anti-viral medications are prescribed for persons within 24-48 hours of onset of influenza-like illness by their physician and do reduce duration of illness for some,” Carolyn Davis, Supervisor of the flu clinics added. Please contact your health care provider if you suspect your child or family member is sicker than usual with a routine cough, cold or fever or if you have questions about Flu Mist™ or anti-viral medications.

NEW MAGAZINES “Club House Magazine" is a new addition to the children's magazine area. This periodical is for children ages 8 -12 years old and includes puzzles, games, stories, jokes, and more. “Spider” magazine has been added to the children’s area. This periodical includes stories and articles written by world famous authors accompanied by pictures from world famous children’s artists. DIAL A STORY Dial A Story for this week is “Hanukkah.” This will tell the story of how it became a holiday and why we celebrate this special time. To hear this story telephone 862-4441. NEW BOOKS ‘These Tangles Threads” by Trade Peterson ‘The Resident’s House: 1800 - Present” by Margaret Truman “Research Your Family History Genealogy for the First Time” by Laura Bests

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Egging and Dale plan to wed

Mary Egging and Justin Dale announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daugher of Bert and Elaine Egging of Etna Green. She is a 2003 graduate of North Wood High School and is currently attending Bethel College where she plans to graduate in 2005 with a degree in business management. The groom-to-be is the son of Mark and Cheryl Dale of Nappanee. He graduated in 2000 from North Wood High School and is attending Vincennes University in Indianapolis. He is pursuing an associate’s degree in airframe and power plant mechanics. He is employed by Custom Creations, in Nappanee. The couple plan a June 4, 2004 wedding at Union Center Church of the Brethren in Nappanee.

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