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Show Page 7 October 13, 2004 vTlic A ' Ar il Health department announces flu vaccine shortage and restrictions Due to the newly an- nounced nationwide short age of flu vaccine for the upcoming flu season, the Iron bacteria: what you need to know Iron bacteria are commonly cited as the culprit for any slime problems found in a well. Interestingly enough, though, only a very small percentage of the slime seen in wells and pipelines is actually iron bacteria (also referred to as iron biofouling, iron oxidizing bacteria or by its proper name, Gallionella). Most of the slime forma- tions found in wells is by naturally occurring soil bacteria, not iron bacteria. A professional water well contractor can check your well for physical signs of contamination, such as debris in the pipelines. Also, a the unpleasant odor, it can corrode pipes and plumbing equipment and clog pipes, screens and other components of the w ell system. The slime can also hamper the effectiveness of the w ell system's water treatment components. It can overw helm carbon filters, defeat bactericidal resins and attack or plug reverse osmosis membranes and cartridge filters. In certain conditions, the bacteria can grow quickly and leave the entire well system virtually useless in just a few months. How can Iron Bacteria Be Avoided? Iron bacteria can be a laboratory can analyze the chemistry of your water. The specific chemistry of your well water may help identify major nuisance, so the best protection is prevention. This Here are features that well system installed, tested or repaired, always use a pro- problems and help determine treatment options. might indicate problems (listed in order of what is most likely to indicate a specific problem, to least likely): Your well might have (plugging) problems if: pH is greater than 7.0 Calcium hardness is greater than 200 parts per million (ppm) Iron is greater than 1.0 ppm Manganese is greater than .02 ppm Sulfates are greater than 50 ppm Phosphates are greater than 1 ppm Your well might have cor- rosive problems if: Total dissolved solids (TDS) are greater than 600 ppm Stray DC current on an electrical line Stray DC current in the ground pH is less than 7.0 Dissolved oxygen is greater than 2 ppm Carbon dioxide is greater than 50 ppm Chlorides are greater than 500 ppm ( Can be measured by a local electric company that truly understands DC current or a pipeline company that understands corrosion potentials. One volt of DC current can dissolve up to 20 pounds of steel in a year.) What Problems Do Iron Bacteria Cause? The slime generated by iron bacteria isnt a health hazard, but it can do damage in other ways. Along with Barbara fainter (435)660-162- 7 (435) 8 623-023- means making sure that everything related to your home water system is dis- infected. When having your fessional contractor. During installation of the well, check that the pipe, pump, tools and water used are disinfected. What Can Be Done To Treat Iron Bacteria In Water? In order to remove iron bacteria from water, the chemical treatment must have the capability of penetrating the slime, removing the live bacteria, dissolving the decaying debris totally so the nutrient is gone, and removing everything from the well. That not only requires the proper chemistry but good development techniques, a monitoring process on the site to determine when the well is clean and good removal pumping from the bottom of the well, once the project is complete. All well components (e.g., pump, cable, etc.) should be thoroughly cleaned before placement back in the well. If a pipeline is more than 20 percent plugged, it should be cleaned. If pipelines are less than 20 percent plugged and if the well is cleaned properly, the counts of bacteria will be as in a normal aquifer, and eventually the pipeline will clean itself. What is Fungus? Fungus is very slimy but much more of a stable mass than slime bacteria. It is often with red, black, white and gray throughout the mass. It often smells like a sewer and the odor is quite offensive. This debris does not break down in acidic solutions. Central ttah Public Health Department will be limiting flu vaccination to only high n.--k individuals until further notice. This is now the fourth year in a row that there have been flu vaccine shortages related to manufacturing problems," reports Robert Resendes, Health Officer. "I'nfortunately, this will be the worst shortage yet. Restricting vaccine to high risk groups is common in times of vaccine shortages. Lnder ideal circumstances theres enough medicine and vaccine for everyone. These are not ideal circumstances." says Sue Hilderbrand, RN, Immunization Coordinator. At this time, it is unlikely that we will be able to get any more vaccine. added Resendes. CDO recommendations at this time include giving priority access to the vaccine ior the follow ing high-risgroups. People at high risk for complications from influenza, including: People 65 years and older; k People who live in nurs- ing homes and other longterm care facilities that house illnessthose with long-ter- es; Adults and children 6' months and older with chron- ic heart or lung conditions, including asthma; Adults and children 6 months and older who needed regular medical care or were in a hospital during the previous year because of a metabolic disease (like diabetes), chronic kidney disease, or weakened immune system (including immune system problems caused by medicines or bv infection with HIYAIDS); Children 6 months to years of age who are on aspirin therapy. (If given aspirin while they have influenza, they are at risk of Reye syndrome.); Women who will be preg18 long-ter- nant during the influenza season; and All children 6 to 25 months of age. People 50 to 64 years of of age. ( Nearly people 50 to 64 years of age in the United States have one or more medical conditions that place them at increased risk for serious complications from influenza.) People who can transmit influenza to others at high one-thir- d Nephi, Utah (Timcs-NrUJ- a -- vf ?A i :v ,SP 7 'Slfi' , k fur ci'inplicatiuns This includes: Children and adult- - who live with sum one m a high-ri-group, including people who live with children s than 2 years uf age; ri-- . . k le-- Doctors, nurses, and other employees in hospitals and doctors' offices , includsering emergency .-e vices: People w ho work in n linhomes and long-tercare ing facilities who have contact vsith patient- - or residents: People who work in living and other for people in high-ri.-as-si-t- groups; and Anyone who provides care to tho-- e in high-ri.-group- - (including children under the age of 2). Winn brothers k "We are anyone who does not fall into the a.-ki- above categories to not show up at Health Department clinics for flu shots until further notice as they will be denied services." stres.-e- d Resendes. At this time and under these difficult circumstances, the Central Utah Public Health Department is calling upon everyone to use extra caution and care to avoid the spreading of germs that can cau-- e influenza. These include avoiding going into public places when sick and wearing a surgical mask if you must go out. Frequent and thorough hand washing is also encouraged. Pausing to honor grandparents In recent years, more and more Americans have taken a step back from their hectic lives to focus on family. Yet all too often, our most significant family members our grandparents are ignored. As the "return to home" trend continues, it is important to take a moment to share with our elders and honor the role they play in our lives as friends, mentors and family leaders. According to a recent study, elderly adults wish to be remembered as responsible and loving grandparentsparents more than anything else. Time with your grandparents is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Spending time together Winn brothers win roping events at Utah State Riding Club meet The Utah State Riding held it's Clubs -t ite finals in I.ogan recently. Ca-- y and Ben Winn won the team roping event. Ben won the calf roping event, and Casy won third in the same event. In the breakaway roping event. Ben was first .and Casy placed fourth. Other Nephi N'ebo Posse members who participated at the state meet were Tom Tavlor and Merrill Kav. wild cow milking, and Tom Taylor also offers health benefits for the opportunity to learn more about each other's interests. Create a hot or not list. Grandparents list hot items such as toys and television shows from when they were young, and compare lists with their grandchild's. Write titles and dates on the backs of photos. In the senior Americans. Playing with grandchildren is a great way to stay young at heart. Chasing a toddler around can be just as much exercise as an afternoon at the gym. and is more fun. Scientists have also found that laughing is contagious and is good for the heart. Children laugh about 100 times a day. while elderly 5 times adults laugh only daily. The g ra n d p a re n t g r a n relationship is one of the more special bonds in the world and celebrating this relationship can only strengthen the bond. The following activities will help families spend quality time together: i lave grandparents teach grandchildren a card game or play a favorite game. Playing this game can become a tradition. It can o be fun for the grandchild to learn a game that their grandparents enjoyed when they were young. Uo to a favorite place together. Whether it be the grandparent or grandchilds favorite spot, it can provide 10-- 1 and Tina Taylor, trailer race. Tom. Tina, Brook Taylor, Lynn Kay, and Merrill Kay participated as a team in the water race, the keyhole race, and the pole bending. To qualify for state, a contestant had to win at both the district meet, which was held in Nephi, and the region meet, which was held in Hurricane. process, grandparents can tell stories about relatives and help to preserve family, history. Create a family Web page. In doing this, the child can learn more about family history and the grandparent can learn a little more about, current technology. Make homemade ice cream or bake cookies. Not only is this a tasty idea, but it is fun to decide what flavor to make and to eat the creation together. al-- multi-colore- d BUY AN 8X1 0 OF YOUR FAVORITE JUAB HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PHOTO! Prudential Utah Real Estate This year The Call Barbara for these great buys and all your real estate needs. Fourteen years experience. Buying Selling Market Analysis Nephi 163 East 300 South. 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