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The meeting will also feature door Recent research shows Shillong hands uans- 1 prizes, free magazine exchange and refreshments. rnits two times more bacteria that a high five The programs and activities of the Waterloo Hot- and 10 times more than a fist bump. ' W H > ‘ ticultural Society have been designed for anyone who And you don't have to be a hipster to g ‘ 5 hasan interest in gardemng. Vlsllflhell' weliinfifte at water» practice this kind of sick etiquette said Kuve- it‘s flu season again and local health care providers are reminding people to practice hoohortorg or call 519'747' 1867 or more °ma'j°“‘ shan Naidoo, a local pharmacist with Shop sick etiquette and get their influenza shot. 0 per's Drug Mart. Last year pharmacists with mom morn Halloween pubhc theShopper’stgManand loblawscbain whentheyhaveafeveriswhentheyaremost it makesalot ofsense to get the shot right administered more than one million flu contagious. now.” k t Oct 29 shotsaaosCanada ”If you have a high fever over 100 Kristy Wright. manager of infectious dis» 8 a e party 0 ”Think about doing more fist bumps than (degrees). you shouldn't be going to work.’ ease for public health. reported the hm two shaking hands,” said Naidoo. "That signifi» he said. "All you’re going to do is spread it to confirmed acquired cases of influenza in The City Of “73131100 is hosting ' "M W cantiy reduwsyour risk yourcolleagues ' Waterloo Region on Oct. 4, and since then skate, With a live Di. Oct- 29. 7:30 to 8:50 pm. It RIM “Often someone might cough or sneeze "You need to be free of that fever for at they've confirmedtwomore. Park. into their hand. and then they shake hands least 24 hours before you should go back to ”Burt's consistent with what's been hop Come dressed in a Skill? sale we and 8“ some with you. That's a common way for you to work." pening around the province,’ said Wright. treats, provided by PM“) beamtojskate instructors pick it up, and list bumps actually help to The province released free province-wide "We've had early arrival of flu before and we also Will be on hand (0 lead! some tricks. Non-perish- reduce the transmission. flu vaccines on Tuesday. making them avail- havewide variation of when the season starts able fOOd item donations accepted for the FM 3m Shopper's Drug Mart also recently com- able at local pharmacies, doctor's offices and and when it peaks, but we would consider Of Waterloo Region WM M0“ rates “PPW For missioned a poll about what is and isn't Waterloo Region Public Health for children thisanearlystart totheseason.“ more “1501111860". WWW-WitflbO‘CG/Skale socially acceptable during flu season. The under five. Up until now they were targeting The components of this year's vaccine ‘ results were surprising. more susceptible populations like seniors, are influema A strains from California and Hike for Hunger at Nine out of 10 Canadians agree that peo- the sick and susceptible kids. Hong Kong, and a B strain from Brisbane. pic with flu symptoms should avoid going to Naidoo said the best way to avoid the flu Australia. last year the vaccine had A strain h l k 0 work or school But 64 per cent knowingly is to get vaccinated and extend the immunity elements from Califomia and Switzerland Bee te Par ct. 22 pm others at risk of catching the flu by going to the rest of the herd The more people who and a 8 strain from Phubt, Thailand. into the office when they know they are sick are vaccinated the more who are protected The universal vaccine program has old The Waterloo Region Museum is where the party is and probably contagious over the general population, cially launched and it should be available this Halloween with a Scary Boo Family Pun Day set for Another social faux pas tomes with our ’A lot of people are going a little while for everyone who wants it at some point this Oct. 30. (hiltll’t‘n The majority of (Zanadians agree along before getting it,” said Naidoo, sayâ€" week. Public Health runs targetted clinics. They will be playing games. decorating mini pump- wnding sick kids to school. parties or friend's log the nice fall weather has played into our but this is the third year pharmacies have kins and maldng crafts to celebrate this spooky holiday, i house is a bad idea, but 30 per cent of parents complacency about the flu shot. “The impor provided it. With some stores open 21 hour, Wear your costume if you dare admitted to sending their kid to school when tam consideration is that it does take up to they arethe most accessible. Event included with regular admissions Admission they weren't feeling well. and 21 per cent two weeks before it is effective in the system “Pharmacies are a big access point now.’ is $|0 adults. $8 seniors/students, $5 children. chil~ reluctantly admitted to also sending them on and whileyou build your immunity said Wright. "There are well over 100 phat dren four and under free and families $25. For more play dates. - "(letting it now before we hit the really marries that are providing flu vaccine to cli- information. visit www,waterlooregionmuseum mm/ Naidoo said people have to really» that cold weather or the height of the season. ems ' upcoming eventsl. . www.water|oochronicle.ca . . - . From the latest information on local politics, to minor sports scores, ‘ t. to what's going on down the street, visit m.waterloochronicie.ca for it all. . Q? ‘ 89min yourrommunitysince 11156 i “ ”a?“ WATERLGO CHRONICLE w .c.. _ w... A. H . . W; ,... or. , ... . r”,