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2A ♦ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006 t 1 m ~"r\ Uhl Submitted Jane Parker made her solo flight Tuesday aboard her Cherokee 140, NBIPM. Gil Switzer is her instructor. Flu offically arrives in Ga. Special to the Journal The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, is reporting the first confirmed cases of influenza (flu) of the 2006-2007 flu season. The cases, which were con firmed by the state Public Health Laboratory last week, were from Bartow and Cobb counties. Although these represent the first officially confirmed cases of flu, it is likely that flu may also be circulating in other parts of the state. All Georgians are encouraged to protect them selves from the flu through vaccination, and practic ing proper hand-washing. Additionally, ill persons should stay at home, cover coughs and sneezes, and practice good hand-washing to avoid spreading viral ill nesses to others. “The appearance of flu this time of year is to be expect ed,” said Dr. Stuart Brown, director of the Division of Public Health. “In our sur veillance activities we have begun to see an increase in reports of influenza-like-ill ness from providers and I expect we’ll see even more heading into December. We’ll continue to monitor flu activity in the state through out the winter and into the spring.” He emphasized that the cases of flu confirmed in Georgia were not avian influenza, but common influ enza A (HI) and influenza B viruses. Health officials say that holiday gatherings and trav el often help spread the flu, and recommend that anyone with fever or other flu-like symptoms limit their con tact at family gatherings and observe cough etiquette in the presence of others. Frequent hand washing can also help reduce the risk of becoming infected with flu and other respiratory virus es that circulate this time of year. “It’s unfortunate that the arrival of the holiday sea son is also the arrival of flu. Large social gatherings can create an environment in which flu can spread fairly ©rrsreaf Deals t I t m u have umething Dre *ses tc sell and it’s under latn ps w id? If. st. tall tur Co^Puterp drfi c lassified dept + we’ll , ft limit 1 wtcuwMMr per week . mint run en 1 lines Flying solo easily,” said Brown. “I would strongly encourage individu als to practice prevention techniques such as getting vaccinated, consistently washing their hands, and covering their cough and sneeze to prevent the spread of the influenza virus.” Influenza is a respiratory illness characterized by high fever (102 degrees or great er), muscle aches, headache, sore throat, and dry cough, that can last from a few days to over a week. Children can also experience gastroin testinal symptoms with flu, including diarrhea and vom iting. Although most people survive influenza illness without incident, the elder ly, infants and children, and people with certain chronic medical conditions are most prone to complications from flu, most notably pneumo nia. Approximately 36,000 people die and more than 200,000 are hospitalized as a result of influenza each year in the U.S. The most effective way to prevent or lessen the sever ity of the flu is to receive a flu vaccination. Although shipping delays affected vac cine arrival in some parts of Georgia, flu vaccine con tinues to be available in the state. Georgians should be reminded that immediate ly after the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 27- Dec. 3, is the first National Influenza Vaccination Week. Federal, state, and local health officials will be encouraging individuals that have not received a flu shot yet to get one. Getting vac cinated in late November or December is not too late to receive some protection from the flu. Flu season in Georgia typically peaks in late January and early February. Individuals can contact their local public health depart ment, private practitioner, grocery store or pharmacy to inquire about availability and cost of vaccine in their area. For an overview of flu activity in the U.S., visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/week ly/fluactivity.htm. I f w w V Ii». - , , S3io ends novomloor 2o! i[ PA g|g|||gg| ®f- ' HFra m' '1 WKm & * ■XRT!S | W hiSJuffp bim wj g | 1 ■ p K.™ 1B r holiday value GET UP TO THREE - FREE WHEN YOU BU y ONE FOR $2999 after ssßmarf-m rebate debit card with SEdta * package purchase'’ amt 2-year swvtce agreement per pbtme SAMSUNG c 417 BLUETOOTH ENABLED : CAMERA PHONE CALL YOUR CINGULAR WIRELESS STORE FOR EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS. Enter to win a VIP experience at the 2006 SEC Football Championship! 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