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Flu Shots Save Lives

by MARIELLA MILLER

If there’s one universal truth about the flu, it’s this: You don’t want it.

Maybe even more: You don’t want your kids to get it.

The best way to avoid the misery of the influenza virus is to get vaccinated every year. It’s true for adults and for children aged six months and older.

It’s bad enough when an adult gets the influenza virus but it’s even worse – life-threatening— for a child or an infant, Jennifer Janco, Chief of Pediatrics for St. Luke's University Health Network, said.

There is a much higher risk that a child’s small body will encounter complications from the flu than an adult’s, she said.

“I have seen flu in infants as young as 10-14

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days old. It’s very serious,” Janco said, “And I have also seen healthy children, teens, die from this.

Some parents have been lulled into a false sense of security.”

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-132) agrees with Janco. Last week the two collaborated to emphasize the message that children aged six months and older should receive an annual flu vaccine.

Though parents have the right to refuse flu vaccines for their children for religious, medical and philosophical reasons, Schlossberg has introduced a bill that will eliminate the philosophical component. Not only does the vaccine protect the child who receives it, it protects everyone that child encounters, as well.

Schlossberg rolled up his own sleeve this week to back up his words. He gets a flu shot every year, he said, and so do his wife and children.

Influenza is not a cold, Janco explains, and children get sicker from it than adults do.

Aggressive bacteria take advantage of tender tissue to cause lung infections, dehydration and other complications.

Children younger than six months, those who are too young to be vaccinated, should be protected or “cocooned,” Janco said, meaning all the people around the infant – parents, siblings, grandparents, caregivers – should be vaccinated.

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Falls Prevention Awareness

by VICKI CROW Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those 65 years of age and over. Every 14 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.

The chances of falling and of being seriously injured in a fall increase with age.

“We can change this by bring greater attention to the many preventive measures that can be easily employed to keep our seniors safe.” In addition to the emotional and physical damage caused by a fall, it can result in debilitating injuries, such as broken hips and head trauma. More than 50 percent of older patients who survive hip fractures are discharged to a nursing home, and nearly half of these patients are still in a nursing home one year later.

This year’s theme, Strong Today – Falls Free® Tomorrow, highlights the important roles professionals, older adults, caregivers, and family members play in raising awareness and preventing falls in the older adult population.

“Falls are not a normal part of aging and the resulting injuries can steal quality life from seniors and their families,” said Albert Terrillion, NCOA Senior Director, Clinical Community Partnerships.

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“This awareness day is an opportunity for older adults and their support communities to learn how to reduce falls risks so our seniors can stay independent for as long as possible.”

Studies show that a combination of interventions can significantly reduce falls among older adults.

Experts recommend: • A physical activity regimen with balance, strength training, and flexibility components.

• Consulting with a health professional about getting a fall risk assessment.

• Having medications reviewed periodically.

• Getting eyes checked annually.

• Making sure the home environment is safe and supportive.

• Having an annual hearing assessment.

At senior centers and other community-based organizations across the United States, programs like A Matter of Balance, Tai Chi, and Stepping On help older adults gain strength, improve balance, and build confidence to help them live healthier lives and preserve their independence.

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Students can now sign up to host winter Red Cross blood drives and become eligible for scholarships

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American Red Cross blood drive. Registration is now open through Nov. 15 to host drives between Dec. 15, 2015, and Jan. 15, 2016.

East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps Celebrating 37 Years of Volunteering For Our Community Providing the Community  Fire Rehab Services for East Allen Township and our neighboring fire departments  CPR and First Aid training for adults and youth Photo by Nolan Rampulla

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The East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps has been proudly serving our community since 1979.

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Our members range in age from teens to retirees, give of themselves to provide for our neighbors in their time of need, and many do so while balancing the responsibilities of family, work, and school. Many also volunteer elsewhere.

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As a volunteer organization, we are always seeking additional members.

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, please contact us: East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps 4945 Nor-Bath Blvd, Northampton, PA 18067 610-261-9196 (leave a message) Gregory J. Kuhn, President gkuhn@eatvac.org Matt Morrow, Captain mmorrow@eatvac.org Applications can be found on our website: www.EATVAC.org Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EATVAC

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“Winter is a difficult time to collect enough blood to meet patient needs with inclement weather and seasonal illnesses reducing the number of volunteer donors that come out to give,” said Red Cross spokesperson, Colin Riccobon. “Our Leaders Save Lives program gives students an opportunity to learn valuable leadership skills and help ensure blood is available for patients in need of lifesaving transfusions by recruiting their friends and family to give blood.”

The Leaders Save Lives program encourages community-minded high school and college students to host blood drives to help maintain the blood supply around the winter holidays.

Blood donations made at high school, university and college blood drives account for as much as 20 percent of blood donations through the Red Cross. Around the winter holidays, when school is not in session, blood donations often decline.

Students who host a drive can be eligible to win a scholarship up to $2,500 for higher education and earn a gift card. A total of six scholarships will be awarded to students who host a blood drive collecting 25 blood donations or more. All students who collect at least 25 pints at their blood drive will receive a gift card to giftcertificates.com.

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host a Leaders Save Lives blood drive, visit redcrossblood.org/leaderssavelives.

How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.

The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

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the next several years, many supplies were donated to this organization to be distributed in several developing countries, but it wasn't until 2006 that it became incorporated and in 2007 received its non-profit status. This organization is completely staffed by volunteers.

While some supplies have been given to individuals and groups taking short-term mission trips, other supplies and equipment have been transferred to established international non-profit organizations to be delivered to developing countries.

Supplies distributed consist of, but are not limited to the following: • Wheel chairs • X-ray Machines • Surgical Supplies • Hospital Beds, Mattresses and Linens • Walkers, Cane and Crutches • Orthopedic Supplies Supplies from Through These Hands have been distributed to clinics and hospitals in: • Africa • Asia • Europe • North America • Central America • South America

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• Pray for Through These Hands and its continued work.

• Volunteer your time.

• Donate acceptable medical/non-medical supplies.

• Donate a tax-deductible monetary gift.

• Send to: Through These Hands, P.O. Box 174, Catasaqua, PA 18032.

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LVHN Mammothon

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Women have a lot of demands on their calendars, and sometimes that means you don’t take time for important checkups. But during October, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is holding a Mammothon to make sure a screening mammogram is easier to fit into your busy schedule.

LVHN Mammothon offers 12 straight hours for walk-in screening mammograms at four different locations on four different dates.

Get your mammogram between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on:

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• Wednesday, October 28- Health Center at Bangor 1337 Blue Valley Dr. Pen Argyl, 18072Located in the Bangor Plaza shopping center • Thursday, October 29- Health Center at Bath 6649 Chrisphalt Dr., Bath 18014 No appointment or prescription is needed, though you must be 40 years old or older and have not had a screening mammogram within the last 12 months. Be sure to bring your insurance card too.

For more information about LVHN Mammothon or for an appointment at one of LVHN’s other mammogram locations, call 610402-CARE.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Mayoclinic.org Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Less often, SAD causes depression in the spring or early summer.

Treatment for SAD may include light therapy (phototherapy), psychotherapy and medications.

Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the "winter blues" or a seasonal funk that you have to tough out on your own. Take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year.

In most cases, seasonal affective disorder symptoms appear during late fall or early winter and go away during the sunnier days of spring and summer. However, some people with the opposite pattern have symptoms that begin in spring or summer. In either case, symptoms may start out mild and become more severe as the season progresses.

What Are the Symptoms of SAD During Winter?

• People with SAD have many of the normal warning signs of depression, including: • Less energy • Trouble concentrating • Fatigue • Greater appetite • Increased desire to be alone • Greater need for sleep • Weight gain What Are the Symptoms of SAD During Summer?

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