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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2015-02-04, Page 611= 6 News Record • Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Many illnesses circulating: New active transportation protect yourself videos feature Huron County Many different viruses and bacteria are causing illness right now in Huron County. Officials from the Huron County Health until are advis- ing residents it's important to know how to protect yourself and family members from get- ting sick, as well as what to watch for during an illness. With Influenza A, Influenza B, Norwalk, common cold viruses and more circulating, it is especially important to do the following: Clean your hands often Cough and sneeze into your sleeve Stay home if you or your child is sick Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated Clean surfaces often Keep your vaccinations up to date, including varicella (chicken pox) for children Seek medical attention when needed Many viruses and bacteria can cause fevers and rashes. An infant younger than six months with a fever should be seen by a healthcare provider immediately. Also, fever and symptoms that last more than 72 hours, or do not respond to medications, need medical assessment Talk to your family health care provider early if you are concerned about your child's illness. "While you or a child are dealing with an illness, take note of any sudden changes in behaviour or symptoms that worry you, said public health nurse Dori Taylor. "Also see a healthcare provider if you note weakness, lack of appetite, irri- tability or persistent crying, or excessive sleepiness. Difficulty breathing requires immediate medical attention:' The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends seeing a healthcare provider if your child shows any of the follow- ing signs: Fever in those younger than six months old Fever for more than 72 hours Coughing that won't go away (lasts more than a week) or is severe and causes choking or vomiting GODERICH ARENA BINGO - WILL RETURN MARCH 4, 2015 TV BINGO Monday 7 pm Eastlink Channel 10 Hurontel Channel 1 TCC Channel 48 LIC. #M717413 FISTALL WOE. k�fi ITSIMELAW a.wen- `,Fart MOVIE INFORMATION... . www.m vielinks.ca lAigidii6Y.tie 1 60-265.3438 I -1."I i-0+151 II S IDE OF S l'.3 It k ] fti [i 'I'll 1.— d i'..."' .gip sdr`' FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015 -7 P BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL Tickets at the Blyth Festival Box Office or call 1-877-862-5984. Also available online at www.bl thfestival.com I I :1 ' li 1L • o °1 I`. :1 e 1 1. 1 Earache Excessively sleepy, lethargic or does not respond Not interested in toys or books or anything Won't stop crying or very irritable all the time Rapid or difficulty breathing Diarrhea and younger than six months old Bloody or black stools Vomiting for more than four hours Persistently wheezing or coughing Dehydration (dry sticky mouth, no tears, no urine or fewer than four wet diapers in 24 hours) Has a fever and a rash or any other signs of illness that worryyou See www.caringforkids.cps. ca/handouts/common_infec- tions_and_your_child and www.caringforkids.cps.ca/ handouts/fever_and_temper- ature_taking for more infor- mation on signs and symp- toms. Visit www. huronhealthunit.ca for more information on preventing the spread of illness. Multiple sclerosis usually strikes people aged 15 to 40, in the prime of their lives ""..7"c'nm; I59ZI•sG8p758Z xwN Iscasklyca Huron County locations and residents are show- cased in a new active transportation video series from the Huron County Health Unit. Active transportation is any method of going from one place to another using your own body. This includes walking, cycling, kayaking, or cross-country skiing. The "What's Your Here to There?" video series features Huron County residents showing how they use active transportation. "The purpose of these videos is to raise aware- ness of what active transportation is and where it can be done in Huron County," says Laura Dekroon, Public Health Promoter. "We also want to get residents excited about active transporta- tion opportunities in their communities." Places and people in the videos include an outdoor sports camp in Walton, Bayfield trails, a Seaforth farm, a Goderich school and a bicycle club in Wingham. The videos can be found online at www.huron- healthunit.ca. Residents can also see them by tun- ing into local broadcasters Eastlink and Hurontel's Channel One. The Huron County Active Transportation Report: A Call to Action, released in 2014, looks at ways to support active transportation in Huron County. It includes rec- ommendations for the County, lower -tier munic- ipalities, local groups, individuals, and busi- nesses. Part of this report calls for more awareness of active transportation. These videos are an excel- lent starting point to see how active transportation is being used in Huron County. Drink less, reduce your cancer risk The less you drink, the better. When it comes to alcohol, the more a person drinks, the higher the risk of cancer. Drinking less can lower your risk of colorectal, breast and liver cancers as well as mouth, throat and neck cancers. In 2010, Can- cer Care Ontario estimated that alcohol contributed to up to 3,000 cases of cancer in Ontario. It is important for Huron County residents to know the link between cancer and alcohol because the major- ity of adults drink alcohol. "We want Huron County adults to rethink their drink- ing," says Annie Lukacso- vics, Public Health Pro- moter with the Huron County Health Unit. "When adults gradually decrease {!-IILr. le. All -You -Can -Eat! Pancake & Sausage Supper Huron Christian School 87 Percival Street, Clinton FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Admission by donation Test your skills in the Games Room Proceeds to Ottawa/Montreal Trip) More Information? CaII 519-482-7851 the amount of alcohol they drink, they reduce their cancer risk and live a healthier lifestyle. This is especially important for those who have a strong family history of cancer." For individuals looking to specifically reduce their cancer risk, the Canadian Cancer Society recom- mends women have less than one drink a day and men have less than two drinks a day. Women are more vulnerable to the health effects of alcohol even when drinking small amounts. "You can set small rea- sonable goals for your- selves," says Lukacsovics. "For example, if you are a regular drinker, aim to have a few alcohol -free days each week. Take it one day at a time with the overall goal of drinking less to reduce your cancer risk." Research shows that only one third of Canadians know they can lower their risk of cancer by reducing how much alcohol they drink. It is important to know that there is no "safe" amount of alcohol when it comes to a person's risk of cancer. The less alcohol you drink, the more you reduce your risk. Rethink Your Drinking is a campaign to help change the way we think about and use alcohol. To learn more, visit www.rethinkyourdrink- ing.ca or call the Huron County Health Unit at 519.482.3416 or 1.877.837.6143. { -k I�*� o� ffa�rorr i!R r REACH Huron Strategic Planning Session PI181JC INPUT NEEDED Members of the enerol public are'oloflmo to 111 tril5ii li aIr' Ie F1tFir1i iwirc rafi$$iCkei rogartikitp the future illrectlen artid Initiatives of REACH Huron. REACH Huns.l Cuml! rill �,in 11571 15c.u, Ia Eitruu1 [sllnLun 71i1r - $_61G PIM February 12.21}15 Come Have Your Say!