l*uge IO --The Portland Observer—November 14, 1990
New meningitis vaccine
A vaccine lhaican prevent meningi­
tis in children recently has been licensed
and is now available in Oregon at public
and private clinics. This safe and highly
effective vaccine can protect infants and
young children from infections caused
by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae
type b.
Haemophilus b is the most common
cause ol bacterial meningitis in the United
States, and also causes pneumonia, and
sepsis or blood poisoning. Haemophilus
infections can be fatal and may cause
permanent neurologic damage in chil­
dren who survive. Each year, an esti­
mated 12,000 children fall ill from Haemo­
philus in the United States, including an
average of 120 children per year in Ore­
gon. One in 200 children become sick
with haemophilus infections sometime
during the first five years of life, most
often during the first year.
The vast majority of these infec­
tions can be prevented by the new vac­
cine. The vaccine, called Haemophilus b
conjugate vaccine, is given to infants at
two, four, and six months of age, with a
booster at 15 months of age. Previously,
Haemophilus vaccine had been given to
children at 15 months of age, too late to
prevent most illness. The newly licensed
vaccine (Lederle-Praxis’ HibTITER) is
Public service
announcement
START DATE: November 7, 1990
KILL DATE:
November 21, 1990
CONTACT:
Mike Maksimowicz
(667-9060)
TIME:
30 Seconds
Turkeys and other Thanksgiving food
items are needed now at Portland Rescue
Mission. The mission plans to feed 200-
300 hungry and homeless men, women
and children this Thanksgiving.
Donated items can be delivered to
the mission at 111 W. Burnside Street or
you can call 227-0421 for pick up.
Cash donations can be mailed to
Portland Rescue Mission, Box 3713,
Portland, OR. 97208.
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more effective because it can be given to
young infants who are at highest risk.
All children in Oregon should be
immunized with Haemophilus b conju­
gate vaccine beginning at 2 months of
age, the age when routine childhood
immunizations are started. Immuniza­
tion may be given at the same lime as
diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) and
polio immunization.
The number and timing of doses for
these older children depends on their
age. Parents with children between 2 and
15 months of age should contact the
provider of their child’s immunization to
arrange an appointment schedule. Im­
munization is also recommended for
children age 15 months to 5 years who
have not previously received Haemophi­
lus b vaccine.
Haemophilus b immunization is
available at private clinics and physician
offices as well as local health depart­
ments in Oregon. Please call ahead for
scheduling. Vaccine is provided free of
charge at local health departments. A
modest administration fee may be re­
quested but no one will be denied vac­
cine because of an inability to pay.
The vaccine was licensed to use for
infants on October 4, 1990 by the U.S.
Food and Drug administration.
Transportation
Engineer 2
FINANCIAL AID
COUNSELOR
The Office of Student Financial
Aid is seeking to fill a permanent
Financial Ala Counselor position
with responsibilities for one or
more programs or functions in
the office. Responsibilities In­
clude giving financial aid pre­
sentations, counseling students,
performing need analysis, and
aid packaging. Bachelor's de­
gree required; Master's degree
preferred. Required experience
and skills: knowledge of financial
aid, communication, problem
solving, counseling skills, flexible
attitude, current experience In a
financial aid office. Preferred ex­
perience with computers and
knowledge
of
Congressional
Methodology. Send letter, re­
sume and three current refer­
ence letters to: Julie Potesky,
Associate Director, Office of Stu­
dent Financial Aid, Washington
State
University,
Pullman,
Washington 99164-1915 by No­
vember 23, 1990. WSU Is an
Equal
Opportunlty/Afflrmatlve
Action educator and employer.
Protected group members are
encouraged to apply.
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
Yamada Learning Center
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Bid Date: November 13,1990 @ 4:00 P.M.
(Lead Photogrammetrist)
$2383-53199
Oregon Highway Division seek appli­
cants for vacancy in Salem. Requires
a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Trans­
portation related engineering; AND
two years of experience in the practice
of Transportation Engineering; OR five
years of professional experience in the
practice of Transportation Engineer­
ing; two of the five years must have
been performing professional level
engineering work. This position would
assist in the supervision and admini­
stration of production of aerial mosa­
ics, topographic and planimetric maps,
and computer generated ground mod­
els. To obtain an application, contact
ODOT Personnel in Salem (503) 378-
6281. Applications must be returned
by 5:00p.m .,N ovem ber26,1990. We
are an AA/EEO employer
MCKENZIE COMMERCIAL
865 West Second Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97402
(503)343-7143 FAX (503) 343-3306
We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub-bids from women
and minority owned business enterprises.
Sub-Bids Requested
Rogue Valley Medical Center
Medford, Oregon
Bid Date: 12/4/90 @ 2pm
Hoffman Construction Co.
P. 0. Box 1300
Portland, Oregon 97207
(503)221-8811 Fax:(503)221-8934
We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub-bids from women
and minority owned business enterprises.
Place your advertisement in the
Portland Observer
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PORTLAND
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bo o o r v in y
T h a n k s g iv in g
Sealed bids w ill be received u n til 1:00 p.m. on the
d a te s in d ic a te d in th e P u rch a sing D epartm ent,
Multnomah County School D is t r ic t #1J, 501 N. Dixon,
Portland, Oregon fo r the items lis te d herein:
FREE
1990
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1990
Dec.
4, 1990
F ir s t Aid Supplies And Equipment
For Warehouse Stock, 1991-92
Formal announcement, d e ta ile d s p e c ific a tio n s and
bidding document may be obtained at the above
address. For a d d itio n a l in fo rm a tio n, please contact
M. J. Hutchens, D ir. o f Purchasing, 249-2000, Ext. 581.
Lunchtime fast
to benefit hunger
Over 30 Oregon artists have joined
Oregon Food Bank in an effort to raise
awareness and funds to help fight hunger
in Oregon. On Thursday, November 15th
from 1 1:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., “ Feast
for the Eyes/Fast for the Hungry” will
fill the main lobby of the Portland Center
for the Performing Arts with works of art
by local artists and music by noted jazz
pianist Michael Harrison.
People are invited to participate in
this year’s “ Feast for the Eyes’Fast for
the Hungry” by attending the art show’sale
and by fasting during their lunch hour (or
all day). They arc asked to donate the
money they would have spent on their
meals to Oregon Food Bank.
All those who contribute to the Fast,
either by donating money or purchasing
art, will automatically be entered into a
door prize drawing. The lucky winner
will receive a beautiful designer blanket
donated by Norm Thompson Outfitters,
Inc. Oxfam America will receive 10% of
the event’s proceeds.
Safeway is in your Neighborhood to Stay
SAFEWAY
TENDER-GOLD
Grade A
Turkeys
Included. This Is
a savings o f
$672.00! Call
Plump, juicy and tender grade A young
turkeys. Choose from 17 to 23 pound size
turkeys. Oven roast wiih your favorite family
stuffing, it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser There
is nothing like a home baked turkey and mashed
potatoes and turkey gravy with all the trimmings.
Come on in and look over our fine selection
our meat department will be glad to offer expert
advice on preparing your turkey.
288-0033 today
for more Info.
Portland Observer
4747 NE MLK, Jr Blvd
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