Huron Expositor, 2006-12-17, Page 25News
The Huron Expositor • December 27, 2006 Page 25
First case oof flu hits Seaforth
• A Seaforth woman has the first
case of confirmed Influenza A of the
season, says the Huron County
Health Unit.
Influenza, or "the flu," usually
comes with a high fever, headache,
sore throat, cough, and head/mus-
cle aches.
Once it arrives, influenza usually
stays around the community for 10
to 12 weeks. The bug often keeps
many children home from school
and turns up in long-term care
homes.
Twenty-three
cases closed
in 20•6
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The phones at the office all have
no caller ID. Each caller is anony-
mous and is given a number - the
only form of identification for
McFalls.
It's by using that number that
callers can call the office again for
updates on the case or to report a
new tip.
And for those callers entitled to a
cash reward, McFalls says they use
businesses in the area as drop off
and pick up spots.
Yet, McFalls says it's not uncom-
mon for someone to call and leave
a tip, and never call back or
enquire about a reward.
"Sometimes they're more inter-
ested in telling someone what they
know about than following through
with the reward," he adds.
Since the program's inception,
Huron Crime Stoppers has paid
out over $32,000 in rewards.
As of last week, in Huron
County in 2006, Crime Stoppers
has closed 23 cases, made six
arrests, laid 20 charges, recovered
over $2,000 in stolen property and
recovered over $740,000 in drugs.
lb help young adults with mak-
ing the right decisions, McFalls
says he's made it a goal to speak
with every Grade 10 chin
Huron and Perth counties about
doing the right thing and "standing
up for you community."
"If you don't step up to the plate
and call, how can you be sure
someone else will?"
The number to call for Huron -
Perth is 1 -800 -222 -TIPS.
It is very important that people
stay home if they're sick. If you stay
home, you can avoid infecting oth-
ers, especially the elderly.
Parents should avoid the use of
ASA (aspirin) in children or teens.
Using ASA for the flu or chickenpox
in younger people has been linked
with a rare and serious complica-
tion known as Reye Syndrome.
Flu shots are still available at
your physician's office or at the
Huron County Health Unit. Call for
your appointment!
There are limits
to what you can give.
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• As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
of Canada, you can give up to $1,100 in total
per year to each registered party.
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each registered party.
• You can give up to $1,100 in total to the. contestants in
each registered party leadership contest.
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• You can no longer make a cash donation of more
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