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Show Monday, March 19, 1984 THE HKIiALD, I'rovo, Utah, - Timely issues, news, features, including family, food, fashion Today 'Ke yj The Flu Season Is at Its Peak: No Relief Seen Until Mid-Apr- il of Dr. Thales H. Smith's office in Provo. "We are treating the symptoms, such as fever and sore throat, to make the person By TORRI LATIMER Aitt Todsy Editor It's flu season again, and this year's unruly and incapa- citating strain is so wide- more comfortable. spread, many school teachers are reporting up to 50 percent student absenteeism per day. 'and often the most severe. Type B, which commonly causes localized outbreaks and occasonally severe epidemics. Type C rarely occurs. Despite the fact there are only three main types, there are potentially an unlimited number of strains. Thus, this That's about all we can do. The person just has to ride it out." According to Evelyn Zamula of The Federal Drug Administration Consumer, influenza occurs in the northern hemish-pher- e mostly in the winter months. Typically, outbreaks Thousands have already fallen victim to one of the variety of influenza types spreading from coast to coast, and health experts say it could before the flu is be mid-Apr- il group of viruses is even more diverse than the common cold. The spread of influenza viruses from person to person depends on whether an infected individual comes in contact with someone who is susceptible. "Choosing the best vaccine is difficult. The vaccines have to be made in advance, even though experts are not sure what type flu will break out, because the virus continues to mutate," Ms. Zamual says. "Every spring, representatives and advisory committees from the medical community occur from November to finally gone. Symptoms range from vomiting and diarrhea to the more common sore throat, cough and high fever. Doctors say the only way to shake the flu this year is to take time off and "baby yourself a little." This includes drinking fruit juice and other liquids, getting plenty of rest and taking whatever medication needed, depending on the symptoms. "I think everybody in town's had the flu two or three times this year," said Lori Robinson April. "In the United States last accordyear (winter 1982-83- ), ing to confirmed laboratory cases, the flu outbreak peaked in late February to early March," Ms. Zamula said. "Of course, flu statistics are not always complete or accurate because of the problem of differentiating between real influenza and colds or other infections." There are three main types of influenza. Type A is the most frequently encountered meet to determine what strains of influenza virus to put in the next season's j v mm. . Doctors say one of the most common symptoms of flu is a high fever. Other symptoms may include a sore throat and a cough. Should She Snitch? "Ride A Horse Of Course" Professional Riding Instruction Tax Evaders Cheat U.S. Government Dear Ann Landers: This letter should provoke some wild responses from those who have, those who would like to, and those who wish they hadn't. We are taught from childhood not to be snitches. People who inform are regarded as unsavory characters. . What is your advice to an individual who knows a serious tax cheat? The Internal Revenue Service would benefit greatly if it were steered in this chiseler's direction. Fear of being exposed by the IRS as the person who pointed the finger is a big deterrent. How carefully guarded is the informant's identity? Is the IRS informant system working? Should people look the other way when it involves neighbors, friends, fellow employees, employers or family? I can't sleep nights keeping this information to myself. Will I get even less sleep if I become an informant? It gripes me that this person is so pleased with his ability to avoid paying taxes. I am also ashamed of myself beA Gutless Wonder cause I am Somewhere In The Midwest Dear Somewhere: For the answer to your questions I went right to the top. My consultant Is Roscoe L.w Egger r., commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Washington, D.C.: Dear Ann Landers: Your reader asked how carefully guarded is the informant's identity, is the informant system working and should people not inform when the violation involves neighbors, friends or fellow employees. IRS employees dealing with this information do so in strict confidence with IRS written procedures requiring "maximum secur- ity." All information of this kind is stored in special containers with restricted access. . While your reader expresses some concern about providing information because of childhood admonitions, I would question whether those admonitions apply when talking about criminal statutes such as in the Internal Revenue Code. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. once said, "Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society." QJSHS pecims ightBlu. waist si.s 23-3- JZAtJS Prt-scho-ol 4--7, 2 Ann Landers Holmes's point was that we all bear a responsibility to each other under the law. It is reasona- ble then to assume that those who evade paying taxes shift a financial burden to the citizens. We protect the identity of informants. The informant program does work and we urge citizens to provide information that will help us track down tax cheats. Roscoe L. Egger Jr., Commissioner Of Internal Revenue Dear Ann Landers: I am going to ask you to break a policy. Perhaps when you hear my story you will agree to do so. Thirty years ago I had an affair with a woman named Mildred. I was then married and the father of two boys. The affair was not one we went looking for. It just happened. We worked in the same office, and one evening we were the last to leave. 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Two and a half years later she lost her job with the company and it became apparent that we could no longer see one another every day. I knew I had to make a choice between Mildred and my wife and children. To her everlasting credit, she made the choice for me. I belonged with my wife and sons, she said, and slipped out of my life by taking a job in another city. She asked that I never try to find her. ' Several months ago I lost my dear wife after nearly 40 years of a good marriage. I have gone through grief and mourning and now realize I must build a new life. My first thoughts were about Mildred. Is she married? Would she like to see me again if she is free? Someone told me she was in North Bay. I also heard she was in Toronto. I would give anything to see her again. I still live in the same house and have the same phone number. If Mildred reads your column daily, as I do, I would be thrilled to receive a call. You said in a recent column you enjoyed playing Cupid. Will you do so for me? I give you my word that if Mildred gets in touch with me I will write again and let you know how it turned out. Obviously, I cannot sign my name, L. but my initial is sufficient. -. J.AA-&7- OGDEN QL"8N SStf&tf. 07S-2- 8 703 Soutn State jfcj Hlghiancl 17-- 1 . 86 225-775- 0 illuHHUWHtHMIIII " - 966-138- 8 I Cn rJadultpd member Ironsonly Hum |