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VOLUME 105, NUMBER 31 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011 FIFTY CENTS ~ 16 PAGES, 1 SUPPLEMENT
Experts: flu
shots a key
health tool
No matter how healthy someone may
be, everyone has a chance of getting a
severe case of the flu, young children and
adults alike. Last year’s flu season led to
115 laboratory-confirmed influenza-
associated pediatric deaths reported to
the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), 6 were Michigan
children.
In Michigan, a little more than half
(51.2 percent) of children 6 months
through 4 years were vaccinated against
influenza last flu season, which ranks our
state 45th in the nation. Data from the
2010-11 flu season indicate the national
flu vaccine coverage level for children in
that age group was 63.6 percent.
“Even though flu-related deaths in
children and teenagers may seem uncom-
mon, many of these deaths could have
been prevented through vaccination,”
said Olga Dazzo, director of the
Michigan Department of Community
Health (MDCH). “Flu vaccines are safe
and effective. Ample supplies are cur-
rently available at your health care
provider’s office, local health depart-
ment, pharmacy or community clinic.”
It is especially important to get vacci-
nated now as influenza has already been
confirmed in Michigan this season. On
Oct. 5, the MDCH Bureau of
Laboratories confirmed 2 influenza cases
in southeast Michigan: an influenza B
infection in a healthy young adult and an
influenza A/H3 infection in an adult.
The good news is that there are a num-
ber of places where residents can get the
flu vaccine, including local health
departments, vaccination clinics, doc- THUMB AREA FARMERS have been busy harvesting some crops in recent weeks. While producers
tors’ offices, retail pharmacies, and some
schools and workplaces. Visit are nearly always under the gun to get their crops in, this year’s weather has proven particularly chal-
www.michigan.gov/flu to locate your
local health department or access the Flu lenging, with a wet spring delaying planting. Now, farmers are pushing their harvest efforts in hopes of
Vaccine Locator. beating freezing temperatures. With crop maturity behind this summer, drying costs are also a big con-
Every flu season is unique and has the
potential to be severe, not only for chil- cern. Above, a farmer harvests a golden field of soybeans just west of Cass City.
Cass City looks to halt Caro’s
dren, but also adults. The MDCH and
CDC recommend an annual flu vaccine
for everyone 6 months and older as the
first and best way to protect against
influenza.
“Not only is it important for our patients
win streak in season finale
to get vaccinated, but it’s also critical that
physicians and other health care
providers get vaccinated,” stated
Michigan State Medical Society
President Steven E. Newman, MD, a
Southfield neurologist. “Annual immu- Most members on the Cass City And although the Red Hawks will Tigers tallied over 7 points in 2011. Jobes hauled in 7 passes for 91
nization of health care professionals pro- football team hadn’t even been born enter the contest with a 2-6 mark, For Cass City to end their season on yards, while Nathan Kosinski was on
tects employees, their families and their the last time the Red Hawks defeated following a heart-wrenching 22-20 a positive note, however, the Red the receiving end of 8 passes for 119
patients, and it may reduce influenza- one-time arch rival Caro. defeat to the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Hawk defense will need to do a bet- yards.
related deaths among persons at high risk That Red Hawk victory came in Lakers in week 8, their M-81 foe has ter job defending against the pass. It didn’t take Cass City long to cut
for complications from influenza.” 1992. Cass City hasn’t conquered prevailed just once entering the non- Laker quarterback Nick Post had a into the margin, as Corey Haney
Infants younger than 6 months are too their neighbors since, losing 11 conference outing. career outing while leading the hosts returned the ensuing kickoff 80
young to be vaccinated. Protect them straight times in a series that took a The Tigers, an annual Thumb pow- to their third win, completing 18-of- yards and when Red Hawk quarter-
from the dangers of influenza by making break from each other from 2002 to erhouse on the gridiron field during 25 passes for 224 yards in the come-
sure parents, siblings, grandparents, back Ethan Nicol added the points
2008. the early 2000s, have been shut out 5 from-behind victory. after, the Laker advantage was just
babysitters and anyone in close contact times on the year and only one time,
with infants are fully vaccinated. It’s also That should change Friday when After a scoreless opening quarter, 16-14 midway through the final
important for pregnant women to get the Tigers come to town for both in a 30-6 decision over Bridgeport, Cass City took a 6-0 lead on a 10- quarter.
vaccinated against the flu, as the vaccine schools’ season ending match-up. have the offensively challenged yard run by Brendon Ricker. The Nick Kappen gave Cass City its
protects both the mother and unborn junior running back, and senior first lead in the final half when he
baby. backfield partner Josh Jensen, led the capped the go-ahead drive on a 10-
“With the flu season already off to a Red Hawks with 91 and 89 rushing yard scamper. However, Cass City’s
start, getting the flu vaccine soon will yards, respectively. important 2-point conversion run
provide the body a chance to build up Laker workhorse Evan Gascho was stuffed at the line.
immunity to, or protection from, the found the end zone on a 2-yard dive Still, Cass City led 20-15 until Post
virus.” said Joseph S. Kozlowski, DO of to even the score in the third quarter,
Lansing. “A nasal mist vaccine is now
dove over from the one-yard line
before Post gave the Lakers an 8-6 producing the final margin.
available for healthy, non-pregnant peo-
ple between the ages of 2 and 49 years.
edge with a 2-point conversion run. Defensively, Ricker and Jacob
Check with your doctor to see if this Gascho, who had 25 carries for 83 Perry each had 9 tackles for Cass
option is available.” yards, scored on a 5-yard bust to City, while Jensen recorded 8 stops
Most insurance plans cover the influen- open the scoring in the final 12 min- and Kappen, 6.
za vaccine. If you have a new policy utes, extending the Laker margin to
beginning on or after Sept. 23, 2010, the 16-6 after Post connected with The Lakers had Jobes with a dozen
vaccine must be covered without a Austin Jobes for the points after. tackles and Kosinski chipped in 6.
copayment or co-insurance only when
the service is delivered by a network
provider. Check with your provider to
see if your coverage extends to the
influenza vaccine and where you can
have it administered in your network.
MDCH’s Vaccines for Children (VFC)
program gives childhood vaccines to eli-
gible children in families who are in need
of affordable immunizations. In VFC,
doctors and clinics enroll in VFC and
give vaccines to children who qualify.
Check with your doctor or your local
health department to see if they partici-
pate in the VFC program. For more
information on the VFC program, visit
www.michigan.gov/vfc.
“Getting a flu vaccine is easy, and it is
the first and most important step you can
take in protecting yourself and your
loved ones from getting the flu,” said
Dean Sienko, interim chief medical
executive at the MDCH. “While flu sea- MIDDLE SCHOOL student Ethan Hulburt, 12,
sons are unpredictable, flu vaccination is
the single best way to protect against arrowed this big 5-point buck Thursday while
influenza, especially for those under 5
years of age.” hunting on the family farm east of Cass City.