Vaccine for flu still available at Wyandot County Health Department

The flu vaccine still is available at the Wyandot County Health Department. The cost of the vaccine is $10.
A flu vaccine is the best way to protect against the flu. It protects against three different flu viruses. The viruses in the vaccine change each year based on international surveillance and scientists' estimations about which types and strains of viruses will circulate in a given year. About two weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against influenza virus infection develop in the body.
Getting a vaccine is important for people at high risk for serious flu complications and their close contacts. People at high risk include infants, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease and people ages 65 and older.
This year, an all-time high supply of vaccine is available so more people than ever can seek protection from the flu. Because flu season can last as late as May, getting a flu vaccine now still can be beneficial.
(Refer to page 3 of today's Daily Chief-Union)

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Teen leadership
Area youth recently participated in the Ohio 4-H Teen Conference. Pictured are (front row, from left) Jordan Brinson, Nick Riedlinger; (middle row) Celine Brake, Meaghan Pagnard, Lindsay Riedlinger, Megan Kemerley, Tori Mundy and Layne Binkley; (back row) Robin Binkley, Bonnie Graver and Brenda Young.

County youth delegation returns from 4-H leadership conference
A youth delegation from Wyandot County recently participated in the Ohio 4-H Teen Conference, which was sponsored by the Upper Sandusky Lions Club.
Sessions attended by the group included: Safe Around Potentially Dangerous People, He Said/She Said, Skin Care and Makeup, Theme Building, The Mad Scientist Returns, Hot Careers You Don’t Know About, Microwavable Science, Racing to the Winner’s Circle with Community Service, Champion Projects versus Champion Kids: What Kind of Experience Are You Having?, Music Programming Through the Use of Singing, Self Defense, How to Win, Making the Best Better, Preparing Youth for the Future, Bags of Hope, Exploring Engineering at Ohio State University, No Teen Left Indoors, Each One Teach One — Essentials of Leadership, Wrap Up a Box of Fun, Planning a Perfect Picture Prom, River Burnout, Science Activities to Do at Camp or Anywhere, Noodle Ballooza, Get Ready, Get Set, Work and Saving Face in MySpace: Online Social Networks.
Serving as chaperones were Bonnie Graver, Robin Binkley and Brenda Young.
(Refer to page 12 of today's Daily Chief-Union)

Memory loss caregivers' meeting slated for March 18 at Fairhaven

People with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder often are cared for at home by family members and friends. To help caregivers in Wyandot County, the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, invites anyone who has a family member or friend with memory loss to attend a caregiver group meeting at 4 p.m. March 18 at Fairhaven Retirement and Health Care Community.
Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease is a challenge. Changes in the person's behavior, caused by the progress of the disease, can lead to frustration and anxiety for a caregiver. Caregivers attending a support group meeting find a relaxed, confidential atmosphere. They are among other caregivers and discuss suggestions for handling specific medical, legal, behavioral and financial problems.
The meeting is free and open to the community. For more information about the Upper Sandusky caregiver group and other services available to caregivers, call Sandra Vent at 419-294-4973 or the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, at 800-272-3900 or 419-522-5050.
(Refer to page 3 of today's Daily Chief-Union)

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