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Show ff ' M1tTT TtfTT'TTSH V ; '" 10B Sun Advocate Price, Utah Tuesday November 20, 2001 1 Epidemics of influenza chronic diseases, particulariy of explained the state health de. the lungs and heart. '.vV- - : partment. Since only 25 percent or less 'Health care workers. v: of the total supply was expected Close contacts of high-ris- k to be available in October, the individuals. ; Women in the second or department Y immunization program encouraged health care ' third trimester of pregnancy. All travelers. providers at locations throughout the state to defer vaccinaIndividuals between ithe' tion Of low risk persons until ages of 50 and 65 arc si0 at C. November. increased risk and are recomIn addition, the health de- mended to receive vaccina. partment encouraged providers tions.: .: y : Pneumococcal 7 to extend the recommended opvaccination timal time for vaccination from is another first-lin- e defense f. October through the end of No- -. against serious complications Annual vaccination of vember. from theflu, , The health department also peopleat high risk for compliTarget groups for influenza cations before the influenza recommended continued vaccand pneumococcal vacdnation;. ,' season arrives represents the ; ination through December and overlap considerably. d , most effective measure for re- - ;! later, as long as vaccine is avail.Both vaccines can be at the same time at duping the potentially life- -. able, In Utah,' due to the 2002 sites without increasing threatening impacts. ; ' However, the health depart-- Winter Olympic Games coinside' effects. r, meat indicates that manufacwith the vaccine flu However, influenza season, Vacciding ture rshave reported that, even cination is particularly imporis. administered Cach year, white pneumococcal is pot. though current projections of tant. ; the total vaccine supply exAccording to the health de- -. - Infants and children at high pected for 2001 exceedthatof partment, the persons at great--r risk for cbmplicationscan re- -, prior years, there will be de- -. est risk from influenza indude; , ceive influenza vaccine at the. ; Individuals 65 years of age, same time they, receive other' lays in the delivery, The completion of the dePersic in institutionalized routine shots. High-ris- k children com livery of the influenza vaccine care," could be as late as December, ' Children and adults with prise an often overlooked group that should receive influr . enza and pneumococcal vacd-- . nations, according to the state , health department. The vacdnation rate among . : ly gen-eral- occur during the winter months and are responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths in the. United States annually,' Rates of infection are high est among Infants, children and adolescents, indicated the Utah Department of Health. ' But serious morbidity and.-mortality rates are highest among people 50 years of age or older and people of any age who have medical conditions that place them at hijjh risk for complications from Influenza. . ; . ; . consumer : .. . . . : ." . . . admin-istere- dif-fere- nt .. : ; - '. . ; , . . . .. . . . high-ris- k children recam-mende- d for annual influenza vacdnation remains very low. The Christmas shopping season is rapidly must notify you, give you a chance to cancel approaching and consumers are starting to your order and provide a full refund if youve:! ' look for the perfect gifts. v; ... chosen to cancel.- Whether Carbon County residents are in v The seller also has the option of cancel- - !; the market for the latest h gadget, a ling your order and refunding your money, Z childs toy, a rare antique or fine jewelry, there Review product warranties. Many toys, ! ' are more ways to shoathan ever before. h gadgets and appliances come with' ; : And no matter whether people shop by warranties. . telephone, catalog, in traditional retail stores ' You have the right to review a warranty be- or online it pays to be a savvy consumer. fore you purchase a product. The United States Federal Ihule CommisFor warranty information online, look for ! sion offers the following suggestions to help r hyperlinks leading to the full warranty or to I Carbon County consumers shop wisely. an address where you can obtain a free oopy Know who youre dealing with. If youre Reading the warranty before you buy can ; .shopping by catalog, phone or online, eon- -. help you understand exactly what protection firm an address and phone number to contact youll get should something go wrong later. ; if yon have questions or problem Ifa copy of the warranty is available online, ! i If youve never heard of the seiler, check on its location and reputation with the Utah Better Business Bureau or the state attorney i. general's office.-Protect yomprivacy, Provide personal in- - , des.Some merchants wilf matdi, or even beat, v formation only if you know whos Collecting their competifors ptides; it, why and how iti going tp be used. Read the merchants pricing policy care- - ! ; When online, look for the companys pri- - : fully. It may not apply to all items. vacy policy, or ask the customer service rep; Go online to diecx out Interact rites that resentative when on the ione. ; compare prices fori terns offered online! .While shopping (mune, order only oh a Checx shipping and handling fees. Dpnt secure server. forget to factor the fees into the cost of an Look for .an unbroken key or pkdlock af ; order andchoose the delivery (fotion that best ! the bottom of the brOwser window to ensure ; meets your needs and budget Order early fo j v allow plenty of time for shipment and deliv- - ; your transmissionis protected,' Buy only from web vendors that protect 7,eiy.-'.',;7v..:v'.;. V'.' ;;;v your financial information When you order research. Ask 'Dq your family, friends or ! .online,"': V'v.-for recommendations on retail- - 7 ' Guard your onlipe passwords.' Use dif-- ; ers, whether online or offline. ' ; ; : 7 ferent passwords when youre making a pur--: - $ome items like jewelry can be expensive. ; chase than you use to log on to your. com- . The cost of jewelry dependsa lot on the type ; : i 7 of piece it is., puter ornetwork. '; Familiarize yourself with some key terms ! Pay the safest way. Acredit card offers the most consumer protections. 7 before you shop, for example; natural, labd 'Wise consumers should know their imitation, gold and gold- - : rights. ; plated.' For example, you get your money back? The terms can make big cost differenccS. 7 Check out refund and return policies before When buying a diamond, consider the four : : ' Cs - cut color, clarity and carat weight. Rch ! , 7; you btty,'': v'-Read the fine print When shopping online, : factor affects the price, . sometimes kmr restrictions on a sale are con KgocKlrecord&Thackyourpuithases.-'tained in the fine print on a web site: ' Keep printouts of the web pages with de-.- .; Tkke some time to click on' any hyperlinks tails about the transaction, including any war-ra- n return and refund policies if youre i of ties, ditional costs pr other key information you ' not satisfied, 7 should know about before vou buy online.; ; If shopping by telcphone or catalog, keep : Check around the site smee this informa- the company's name, address and num- - ; plune tion may be buried under a general link, for. ber, the date pf your order, a cripy the or- pf der form you sent to the company or a list of example under terms and conditions, Check delivery dates. When you place an', the items ordered and. stock codes, the con- order, the vendor usually tells you .when tq firmation codes and the ad or catalog fronr .. expect delivery. you ordered, ; 7 7 , A Federal Tirade Commission rule requires Keep receipts and boxes or containers. sellers to ship items"as promised or within 30 '. You may need the receipts and containers '! days after the order date, when ho specific to return an item or to reconcile credit card ' . ;- - -' high-tec- high-tec- . . . . . , : i . . . i J . . i c ' : " , ; . r - . ratory-creatc- . OSSOQI? 113C0 i dhamiVi , d, 7;-"- . Pit . . - ft . . p mm ;date is promised.-Ifth- Statements. companycantship the goods within the promised or deadline, the seller Ask for gift receipts to include with y6ur ; ; presents. 30-d- ay . ;ji Li i ViMr- f " "! .Wir Itinfr aCKti.aPtartMrtnifc,wil,i fc.1 m ! ! ,) uu MJChnqlwfc aiBinim . |