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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-23, Page 10Page 10 Goderich Signal -Star, Wednestlay, September 23, 2009 Government releases vaccine priority list Contemporary Steps Academy of Dance Gan Moon East St., Goderich Now accepting registration for our fall programming. To Register Contact 524-2226 mapril@rogers.com • Me& MyParent(2to3) • Highland Dancing (3+) • Ballet (4+) • Contemporary (9+) • Jazz (5+) • Tap (5+) • Hip Hop (10+) Special combo classes available in ballet and jazz for ages 5 to 8 - one price to enjoy both types of dances. Beginner to advanced levels available. Dominlque Milburn signal -star stajj Canada's chief public health officer rec- • ommends that pregnant women, young children, healthcare workers and the chronically ill under 65 should be first in line for the H 1 N 1 flu shot. "Our basic approach is to ensure that those who need it most get it first," Dr. Da- vid Butler -Jones said at a news conference in Ottawa on Sept. 16. He stressed, however, that there is enough vaccine available in Canada for everyone who needs and wants to be vac- cinated. The federal government has or- dered 50.4 million doses. Come in today for your TD Personal Assessment and see exactly where your retirement plan stands. Everyone seems to be thinking about their retirement plan these days. Put your mind at ease by requesting a complimentary TD Personal Assessment. Your assessment is the first step to knowing where you stand financially, and often takes as little as 30 minutes. Even better, a financial expert can help you stay on track, so you can feel more confident about your tomorrow, today. Visit a branch today to get your TD Personal Assessment CaIl1-800-948-5448 • www.tdretirement.com/when 1D Waterhouse 17 Canada Trust TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of The Toronto -Dominion Bank. TD 'Waterhouse Canada Inc. — Member CIPF. TD Waterhouse and let's figura it out are trademarks of The Torontattominion Bank. Other high-risk groups the list recom- mends be first to receive the vaccine in- clude people living in remote communities and caregivers of those who are at high risk, such as infants under six months who cannot be immunized. Though the priority groups established by the Canadian government have been re- leased, Dr. Nancy Cameron, Chief Medi- cal Officer at the Huron County Health Unit says distribution details have yet to be determined in Huron County. She added that early indications from vaccine manufacturers suggest adults may only need one shot of the vaccine, though the Health Unit at this time still anticipates the need for two doses. "We don't know the specifics about how it will be provided at first," she said. "I sus- pect many may receive the vaccine in their physician's office, but we don't know that for sure yet." "It's a little bit of a challenge when you're not putting them out in clinics open to everyone." The Health Unit says information on priority groups and public release of the vaccination will be updated on their web site, www.huroncounty.ca/health, as it's received. The groups identified last Wednesday were not listed in priority order. The groups which would benefit most from the vaccine total roughly seven million Canadians and include: • people with chronic medical condi- tions under the age of 65; • pregnant women; • children six months to under five years of age; • people living in remote and isolated settings or communities; • health-care workers involved in pan- demic response or delivering essential health services; • families and caregivers of individu- als who are at high risk, and who cannot be immunized, such as infants under six months of age or people with weakened immune systems; • populations otherwise identified as high risk. • The agency also noted other groups that would benefit from immunization, including poultry and swine workers and front-line workers, such as police and firefighters. Canada's priority list is similar to recommendations made by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Photo by Gerard Creces Artistic flair Blacksmith Jim Wallace demonstrates how to make lifelike leaves out of metal during the Ontario Artist Blacksmiths Association's annual general meeting at Sharpes Creek Forge Sept. 19.