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Show continued from front ,)C sv .(I'oins actually start." .'Estrange i ' Iic.st thing is to wash your hands cn an stay away from other sick people as ., ;r ou can." il-rcq enl naml washing wilh MK'P '"lcl l!cr lor at least 20 seconds will help protect f,ple from contracting the virus. i Within the stale of Utah, clinics arc try ing to Tplement a program that will inform people I cover their mouths and wear a mask if they t suffering from a respiratory infection of (y kind. "The program is meant to make ople aware of protecting others from what iey have," L' Estrange said. So far, the plan seems to be working. A iask is a common sight in many hospital iaiting rooms where many sick people ongregate. , Public health services are not alone in the ducation and prevention aspect. In early knuary, the CDC launched a new Germ (topper campaign. The agency advises 'chool children to cover their mouths when "key cough or sneeze and to wash their lands more often. Gerbcrding said they hygiene advice is just as applicable lo adults seeking to slay healthy ih is year. I lu outbreaks usually begin suddenly and occur mainly in the late fall and winter. The disease spreads through communities quickly, wilh the number of cases peaking within three to four weeks, affecting nearly-half of the community. There is a greater risk of getting infected in highly populated areas, such as in crowded living conditions and in schools. "It's more likely in school, where it's close quarters in classrooms and areas where a lot of people are," said Juliana Larsen, Weber State University health center director. "Influenza is an airborne virus that can be picked up from someone coughing, sneezing and drinking out of the same containers." Rapid testing kits have been precious commodities during this season's bought with the flu. The test consists of a simple cotton swab and a pregnancy test-like device that reveals infection within 10 to 15 minutes. There have been periods of lime throughout the season when such tests were not available and sufferers had lo wail for the results of a laboratory culture, which could take up lo live days. -"The virus usually last between seven and 10 days with symptoms and tjere are some antivirals are available to reduce the severity of the virus," L'Estrange said. Antivirals work differently than antibiotics in that they reduce the replication of infected cells and don't do much to fight off infection. "Depending on the symptoms, I would suggest an antihistamine for the nasal symptoms; and for the cough, something that has dextromethorphan, and Tylenol for the aches and pains," said local registered pharmacist, James Nielsen. Many people treat their flu infections by simply resting, drinking plenty of fluids and taking over-the-counter medicine. "One of the most important things students need to do is make sure they cat right, get plenty BE A GERM STOPPER, 1 cmr Umt. Out Mttt. I N ' .1 .4 ,s . E3 This graphic illustrates the ways germs can be prevented from spreading. of rest and take care of themselves, taking time for diet and exercise," Larsen said. You can reach reporter Wendy Leonard by calling 626-7121. O S t Cl Q G continued from front i Waite, who had successfully hegotiated the release of hostages n Iran and Libya, was interrogated 'to nine months and held in solitary confinement for four years, j. "Terry Waite is one of the great 'history-makers of the last century," 'said Greg Lewis, a Weber State lUniversity history professor. "He's Tsomcbody who is really going to be ' remembered." j The humanitarian nature of j Waite's mission to Lebanon to rscek the release of hostages was indicative of his personality, Lewis said. "I think he had the -very highest ethical standards, humanitarian hope, when he went in there, which makes the episode all the more unhappy," said Lewis. Lewis has taught the history of the Middle East course at WSU twice and said the history of Lebanon is particularly complex. "It's not just Christian versus Muslim," Lewis said. "I sec greater complexity in Lebanon because of the disparity of wealth, that isn't always religious, but there is some factionalism in the Arab religion." Lewis said his area of expertise is history of the Far East, but noted student interest in the Middle East makes his time teaching the course extremely enjoyable. "Having taught the class twice,' it's a part of the world that students have a great interest in. The attendance in both classes, and participation, is the best of any class I teach," Lewis said. One of the attendees on Thursday's presentation also has real world experience in hostage negotiations. Inspector Sgt. Phil Howell, the team leader of Ogden Metro SWAT's crisis negotiation team, attended Waite's lecture with several other local law enforcement officers. Howell said he encouraged his team to attend Waite's presentation because of its relationship to the work they do with hostage situations here in Utah. Howell said negotiators succeed when they are able to deal with what is causing the problem, rather that just responding to the symptoms presented. "The key element that he is speaking to is to get to the root of the 1 BIG IIFQ o t... JrwS'---- wTrW WORLD nnimT. DOUdu. Y ADniPTTA' "WW '7- "'WIINW HAPPINESS & LONGEVITY ..ufll problem, " Howell said. "Whether it's on an international basis or whether it's on an incident crisis in a city situation that is the key element of hostage negotiations." Both Howell and Lewis said they were impressed by Waite's appearance at WSU. ."He is someone I've" always -admired," Lewis said of .Waite. "Whoever sponsored him and thought to invite him to WSU, kudos to them." You can leave a message for reporter Geoff Liesik by calling 626-7655. 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