| Show ytnrii t December 1 7 2003 Gunnison Valley NewsSalina Sun Health Department Announces Flu Vaccine Restrictions UT) - Due to the (Richfield severity of the current flu outbreak and the increased dangers to children the Central Utah Public Health Department will be limiting flu vaccination to young children until further notice "With our flu vaccine supply almost exhausted and after consulting with the Centers for Disease Control we will be limiting flu vaccine to children from ages 6 months to 5 years old who have not yet been vaccinated" reports Robert Resendes Health Officer "This is not an easy decision but there just isn't enough vaccine for everyone who wants it so we have had to restrict vaccines only to this flu season's most vulnerable population ren vaccine to high "Restricting risk groups is common in times of vaccine shortages "Under Younger children normally ceive two flu doses one month apart Public health officials at the CDC have recommended that given the choice it would be better for more children to get just one vaccine than for fewer children to receive two vaccines Although two doses would be ideal one dose should provide ample protection against the flu or at least minimize the symptoms of the disease "At this time we have no idea if we will be able to get any more In the United States vaccine in the prionly two companies vate sector produces the vaccine of vaccine have run out They do that We are at their mercy" added contained "Ask for a Mask" mesResendes sage encourages those visiting The Central Utah Public health care buildings to request Health Department will be a mask if they have a fever with monitoring local and national cough or rash and to wear it for the duration of their visit influenza case volume vaccine availability and demand for vacWearing masks is an effective cine As circumstances change way to limit the spread of respithe Central Utah Public Health ratory diseases which can be spread to others from tiny droppolicy will change accordingly By the end of this year the lets that exit the nose or mouth health department will also try of an infected person when they to reduce local cold and flu incough sneeze or talk fections by implementing an Colds flu whooping cough "Ask for a Mask" program measles rubella and SARS are where sick clients who come to all examples of diseases that can a clinic will be asked to wear a be spread by droplets in the air surgical mask to keep their and it takes weeks to germs The Immunization Co- Now that the Flu season is upon us it is more importer! than ever that we follow some basic steps of goed : andhygiener 2 Hand washing In addition to diaper changes bathroom use and : 1 preparation wash hands frequendylt is a pyoWBafectC—2 people who wash their hands at least 5 times day less illness ' ‘ School Children should wash their hands as soor they come home from school ' Using hand sanitizing gel has also been efeclive 2 Nutrition: A balanced diet with at least 5 fraite and ’ and vegetables not ce 'J Fresh fruits day is essential us the vitamins and minerals needed for goodbc-X- t s also contain phytochemicals that boost the immune ''JL tem These chemicals are not found in supplements - Citrus can also help the body help itself by 'Y't- the immune system Drink passes of water a day Young ebSdsfei vCj v'sf drink about half this amount 3 Rest: Make sure you and your family gets the rest and needed for your body to stay well V hours are recommended each day 4 Stop the Spread of Disease Avoid crowds when possible The entire family need not be exposed to illness in Grocery stores and shqppirJ ' centers To stop illness from spreading to others stay home when you are sick - A child with a constant cough rynny nose or fever ' iv should not be in school or daycare t t i a r £ V' ordinator Salina Riding Club Names Officers For 2004 The Salma Riding Club's Christmas Dinner was held on December 6 2003 Officer elections for 2004 were voted on after the dinner Julie Durfee was elected as President Vice presiJered Rasmussen dent Misty Sorensen: Secretary Historian Jessica Rasmussen: Chuck Cartwell: Special Events Captain Kardell Rasmussen: “1 2s Competition Captain Christy “I Crane: Drill Captain Tina Jones: Queen Contest Chairman Pat Rasmussen: Concessions and Steve Roberts will retain his position as Rodeo Chairman We have had an excellent year and are really excited to continue the fun If anyone is interested in joining Contact Julie Durfee at Salina Sun ISSN Fax - USPS 0 Periodicals postage paid at Gunnison Utah Postmaster send address changes to: Gunnison Valley News Box 189 Gunnison UT 84634 The Gunnison Valley News is published each Wednesday for $20 year in Sanpete County $26year in Utah and $30year in US Publishers: Jim & Lon Olsen 556 S Main in Gunnison Phone (435) Fax email: ewsgtelconet Article and advertising deadline is 5 pm on Friday 84654 The Salina Sun is pub- newsgteIconet The Salina Sun & Gunnison Valley News Are Looking For A Few New Writers! 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