14° Terrace Review — Wednesday, March 9, 1988

New vaccine available to :
fight bacterial disease

TERRACE — The Ministry of
Health recently announced the
development and availability of
a new vaccine which will be used
to immunize young children
from Hemophilus Influenza
Type B bacteria.

by Philip Musselman

The new vaccine is the first of
’ a second generation of vaccines,
which has been designed to pro-
vide immunization for children
under the age of 2 years. The
vaccine is intended to protect
young children, from 18 months
to five years, from life-threaten-
ing diseases which can result
from the Hemophilus Influenza
B bacteria. The bacteria is by no
means to be confused with the
common flu virus which is an
entirely different organism.
Hemophilus Influenza B is link-
ed to the two serious diseases,
Meningitis and Epiglottitis.
There are about 4 to 5 deaths in
the province each year resulting
from this infection, and other
children have suffered -perma-
nent brain damage or other ef-
fects from these two diseases.
Although cases are rare, the
development of this vaccine and
the future development of others
complementing it are an impor-
tant project which has been
takeri up on a step-by-step basis.
The first generation vaccine
presently in use is only effective
for children over two years of
age to five years, while the se-
cond generation development
now offers protection for
children as young as 18 months.
The new vaccine has been
developed by Connaught
Laboratories Ltd., a Canadian
firm based in Toronto, and will
be labeled as ProHibit. The pro-
vince of B.C. has acquired a
quantity of 20,000 doses for
distribution to regional Health
Units according to population.
The Skeena Health Unit expects
its supply sometime in March.
Vaccinations will be done on a
priority ‘basis until Connaught
can begin a heavier supply in the
future, According to Dr. David
Bowering, medical health officer
with the Skeena Health Unit, the
vaccination may not be available
to physicians for awhile because
of the high demand for the pro-
duct. Children at high risk to the
infection because of medical
conditions; those who are on
drugs which suppress the body’s
immune system; those between
18 and 60 months who are atten-
ding licensed daycare and are
regularily in contact with other
children therefore increasing the
tisk for the infection; and
children exactly 18 months of

age will be accommodated first. .

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Hemophilus Influenza Type B
vaccine is not the answer to the
bacterial infection and the
diseases which can result from
it. In fact, the most vulnerable
age group - children between the
ages of six and 18 months - has
not yet been covered, but the se-
cond generation vaccination
means that medical science ‘is
one step closer to elimination of
the infection’s
devastating results.

Meningitis, one of the diseases
which can result from the
bacterial infection, affects the
lining of the brain causing such
symptoms as a stiff neck, a
fever, convulsions, or even the
loss of or change in con-
sciousness. If not treated quickly
the disease can lead to brain

damage or even death. The other .

life-threatening illness is epiglot-
titis, which -causes the swelling
of the epiglottis between the air-
way and the esophagus, which if
not treated quickly, usually in
the form of a tracheotomy, can
lead to death by asphyxiation.
These serious diseases are only
a possible result of the infection,
and cases are rare and are
treatable. A good number of
meningitis sufferers have fully
recovered and show no signs of
brain damage due to the disease,
and many have also: recovered
from epigiottitis, Another pro-

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DR. DAVID BOWERING: One step
closer to eliminating a disease
with potentially devastating ef-
ects. ,

gram which is helping to keep
the number of sufferers from in-
creasing is the distribution of an-
tibiotics for children up to five
years of age as a secondary
prevention.

According to Bowering this
recent breakthrough will mean
even fewer cases of these
diseases, bringing medical
science closer to the elimination
of the danger caused by the
Hemophilus Influenza Type B
bacteria to children.

Terrace Legion report

by Roy Greening

The -proper dress for a
member of the Legion is the
navy blue blazer with the Legion
crest and gray trousers or, in the
case of lady members, a gray
skirt. The same navy blue beret
is worn by both men and
women. The crest may be slight-
ly different depending on the
status of the person. For exam-

_ple, the term ‘‘Regular” means a_

former member of the armed
forces and ‘‘Associate’’ means
an associate of a former member
of the armed forces. Insofar as
medals are concerned, all cam-

paign medals and decorations

are worn on the left side of the
chest. Medals earned while serv-
ing the Legion are worn on the
right side. The Ladies’ Auxiliary
also wear the same type of
uniform and a similar crest.

The special edition of the
Vancouver Sun published at the
end of the war in Europe is on
display at Branch 13 now. It
consists of 32 pages on each side
of 16 movable frames. Another
display will soon be ready.
Curious? Come and have a look
sometime.

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On Friday, March 11 there
will be a.mini-dart tournament
for local people. The local ladies
are also invited to take part. If
you ladies are interested, phone
Clare Groot at 635-4575, In ear-
ly April there will be a Legion
dart tournament. There will be
more details about that later in
this column. Also, the band
Revival plays on March 11 and
12.

Watch for the March issue of
Bill and Sid at Branch Thirteen
at the Legion. Has Sid got a
serious side? Imagine Bill's
chagrin when Sid looked at the

‘menu, then asked the waitress if

they had any scruples, to which
she replied, ‘I’ll ask the cook.”

Remember, you can see it all
at the Legion so why not drop in
for a visit..The Bridge Club is
now meeting at Branch 13 every
Thursday and enjoying the
warm and friendly atmosphere.

In Terrace provincial court on
Tuesday, February 9 Cynthia
Fowler was fined $400 and given

a six month . drivers license
suspension for impaired driving.

Wednesday, March 9 — Transport Canada wants to interest women in
careers as Air Traffic Controllers or Flight Service Specialists. Both of
a these specialized careers are in the exciting aviation industry and of-
far you challenging work, good benefits and a pald training program.
§ To learn more about these exciting careers, come to a presentation -
- given by a female Air Traffic Controller anda female Flight Service
Specialist. Meet the women who are actually doing the work at 7:00
p.m. at the Terrace Women's Resource Centre, 4542 Park Ave.

March 9 «31 — Tho Fifth Anniversary Show at the Terrace Public Art
i Gallery (Library basement) will feature artists of the Northwest, many
of whom participated In the opening exhibition of 1983. The exhibition
Is open to the public Tues. - Thurs. 12 noon - 3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m; Fri.
12 noon - 3 p.m.; Sat. 1 p.m. -4 p.m, and Sun. 1-4 p.m.

7 Thursday, March 10 — Are you a parent of a special needs child? A
i flim night at the Terrace Public Library meeting room may Interest
i you. The meeting wil! take place at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Terrace
Association for Community Living and Terrace Women’s Resource
Centre. For further information call 635-5814. Everyone welcome.

March 10, 11, 12 — The Terrace Little Theatre presents “Mothers and
Fathers”, a mature comedy for adults, at the Little Theatre bullding,
3625 Kalum St. Performances at 8 p.m.

‘March 12 & 13 — Northwest Community College and Emily Carr Col-
lege of Art and Design Outreach Programs witl sponsor a mixed-media
painting workshop in Terrace. Instruction will be by noted artist-
teacher Brian Scott of Cumberland. Information is available from
Frieda Dams of Northwest Community College at 635-6511. Registra-
tion deadline is March 2, 1988.

Tuesday, March 15 — The Registered Nurses Association in Terrace
will hold a general meating at 7:30 p.m. in the Mills Memorial Hospital
Education Room. Guest speaker will be Dr. David Bowering, Medical
Health Officer for the Skeena Health Unit, All practising and non-
practising registered nurses are welcome to attand. For more informa-
tion contact Marg Petrick 635-2211 or 635-3145.

Wednesday, March 16 — The Women & Development Group will be

meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Terrace Women's Centra, 4542 Park Ave.

We will be concluding our discussion/decision-making process ta

choose our next “Match” women's group In elther Peru, India,

Jamaica, Zambia, or Botswana. Joln us and help us link with women in

ather parts of the world, Call Frances at 636-2436 for more informa-
on.

MARCH 17 — Interested in birth control Information? The Terrace
Women’s Centre is pleased to host Linda Manzor of Planned Parent-
hood of B.C, who will ba speaking at the Women’s Centre (4542 Park
Ave.) at 7:00 p.m. She will be discussing how to starta Planned Parent:
hood Chapter in Terrace as well as addressing the topic, “How to Talk
to Your Kids About Birth Control”. A potluck supper begins at 5:30
p.m. at the Women’s Centre, an opportunity to meet Linda Manzor in-
sormally. All are welcome to attend. For more Information, call

March 18, 19, 20 — The Terrace Youth Soccer Association and the
Northwest Soccer Referee Assoc. Is sponsoring a Soccer Referee
Clinic for both the Senior and Junlor level. To ragister or for moreinfor- |
mater. cal Martha Haugland at 635-2821 or Richard Hassett at |

Wednesday, March 22 — There will be a meeting of the Alzheimers -
Soclety of B.C. - Terrace Chapter at the Terrace Publlc Library at 7:30
p.m. There will be a video presentation, “When | Grow Too Old To
Dream". Anyone interested please call 635-3178 for more information.
This Is a Support group for friends and relatives of Alzhelmer patients.

Wednesday, March 23 — The National Flim Board of Canada (NFB)
presents the film “Abortion Stories from North and South” at the Ter-
race Public Library at 7:00 p.m. Free admission.

Thursday, March 24 — The NFB presents "Firawords” - a creative
documentary on three Quebec women writers at the Terrace Public
Library at 7 p.m. Free admission.

Friday, March 25 — The NFB presents “Thin Dreams" (about our
obsession with ‘fat’, “First Take, Double Take” (rape fantasy),
“Children of War’ (six teens from war torn Jands) - at the Terrace
Public Library at 7 p.m. Free admission.

Thursday, March 31 — Deadiine for entries and entry forms for the
Northwest Regional Juried Art Show to be held in April. Entry forms
are available at the Art Gallery, Library and Northern Light Studio.

April 28, 30 & May 1 — The 17th annual Jaycees Trades Falr will take
place. For more Information phone 635-4992. ,

. Anyone interested In forming a Support Group for Inflammatory bowel
disease such as Crohn’s and Colitis, please call 695-3384, evenings.

Terrace French Preschool will soon have openings for 3 and 4 year
olds. For further information contact Denise at 635-4943.

The Kinette Club of Terrace mests the second Wednesday of every
Somtare 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested, please call Donna Mclisack at .

The Kinemen Club of Terrace meets the first and third Thursday of
every month. For further information, call Steve Mclsack at 638-1974. -

Are you Interested in Joining an Alzhelmer Support Group to meet and
discuan alrailar difficulties and possible solutions? Please contact
636-3176. ;

The Contract Bridge Club plays bridge every 2nd Thursday evening
from 7:30 - 10 p.m. All Interested players, please contact Elaine
Johnson at 635-2965, ‘

The Happy Gang Centre for Seniors offers the following activities:
Tuesdays: 10 am., sewing and ullting; 7:30 p.m., orlbbage.
Wednesdays:.1 p.m., carpet bowling. ridays: 2 p.m., bingo; 7:30 p.m.,
bridge. First Saturday of every month: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., pancake &
breakfast. Monday through Friday every week: 11:45 am, to 1 pm., |
lunch. Second Thursday of every month: 2 p.m., general meeting. For
further information, contact the Happy Gang Centre, 9226 Kalum
Street, at 635-9090.

The Terrace Women's Resource Centre hours are Tuesday 1-4 p.m.,
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.- 4
p.m., and Saturdays 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. The
coffee Is always on.

- A Bereavement Support Group meating every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at
Knoe United Church, 4907 Lazelie Ave. For more information phone
635-3178. ;

Skeena Valley Rebekah Lodge holds regular meetings every second
and fourth Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. in the Oddfellow's Hall,
3222 Munroe, Terrace. For more information call 635-2470,