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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 5 B County Health officials confirm seven flu-related deaths Lane County Public Health officials recently confirmed 11 outbreaks of influenza-like-ill- ness have been reported within the last 30 days in Lane County, six of which have been within the last week. In this same time span in Lane County, seven people have died due to influenza-like illness — four in the last week. “I think it is clear from the number and rate of outbreaks that our vaccination rates here in Lane County are far too low,” said Dr. Patrick Luedtke, Lane County Chief Health Officer. “It’s certainly not too late to receive your flu vaccina- tion and while we will always have reports of individuals con- tracting influenza after receiv- ing the vaccination, at a popu- lation level it is evident that widespread vaccination can and will prevent outbreak sce- narios like what we’re seeing now.” While it is difficult to accu- rately compare the current flu season with previous years until after the season has ended, both the number of reported outbreaks and deaths are on track to be at their highest since 2012. Additionally, this season is unique in that there seems to be a bi-modal distribution in cases, with an initial peak hap- pening in early December and a likely second peak in mid to late January. Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that is caused by a virus. It is spread by droplets made when people cough, sneeze or talk. It is also possible to transmit flu by touching a surface or object that has the flu virus on it, and then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes. The aver- age incubation period for flu is two days but can range between 1 to 4 days. Those with flu can infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Symptoms include a fever (100 ºF or higher), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, feeling very tired, vomiting or diarrhea. Not everyone that has flu has all of these symptoms. In addition to yearly flu vac- cination in adults, health offi- cials are urging the highest risk groups (e.g., persons aged 65 years or older, children, preg- nant women, persons with car- dio-pulmonary disease and the immunocompromised) to prior- itize vaccination. Some, particularly the elder- ly population, may also benefit from the use of the newly avail- able high dose or adjuvant vac- cine. Finally, it is important for all individuals to practice proper respiratory hygiene by cover- ing their cough or sneeze; washing hands frequently or using hand sanitizer; disposing of tissues used for coughing or sneezing in a receptacle that is out of reach to children; avoid- ing touching the eyes, nose and mouth; and by staying home up to 24 hours after a fever has resolved. Individuals can receive the flu vaccine at participating pharmacies or from their health care provider. For more information on influenza, visit the Lane County Public Health website at www.lanecounty.org/govern ment/county_departments/ health_and_human_services/ public_health. Williams featured artist at OPB this month Oregon Pacific Bank is fea- turing the watercolor paintings of local artist Patricia Williams in its lobby during the month of January. Williams is an award-win- ning artist with a degree in fine art. She has taken many work- shops from artists in California and Canada, and has taught beginning watercolor in Fair Oaks, Calif. Her work has been pub- lished locally and worldwide, purchased by California gov- ernments and private collec- tions. Her work has been accepted in the California State Fine Art Exhibit and KVIE Art Auctions. She has been in shows that have shown in the Haggin Art Museum and the California State Capitol. In addition to her exhibit at OPB, come view her artwork at Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) Art Center on Maple Street in Old Town, where she is a member. Artwork is also available online at www.patriciawilliams art.com. For more information, email her at artjewelrybypatti@gmail .com. Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Florence Food Share Ask us about volunteer opportunities. 2190 Spruce Street • P.O.Box 2514 Florence, Oregon 97439 (541) 997-9110 info@fl orencefoodshare.org Food Backpack for Kids Together, No Child Will Go Hungry Your tax deductible donations helped us feed 79 Florence/ Mapleton area children in December. Mail donations to: PO Box 3347 Florence, OR 97439. Call 541-997-2497 for more information. Watercolor by Patricia Williams at Oregon Pacific Bank. Humane society to offer pet photos for Valentines Day On Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., th communi- ty is invited to bring pets to the Florence Events Center to have them photographed in a special Valentine’s Day Booth. Photographs cost $5 and the proceeds go to the Oregon Coast Humane Society. The only request is that ani- mals be held, or kept on a leash. The Friends of the FEC are celebrating animals during the months of January and February in Gallery One with the themed exhibit “For the Love of Animals.” Paintings, photography, mixed media and 3-D art are interspersed throughout the gallery with photos of animals that are up for adoption at the local animal shelter. There will be raffle tickets sold during the Jan. 21 recep- tion, with the winning ticket being drawn at 2 p.m. (need not be present to win). A framed oil painting of your pet by talented local artist Ron Hildenbrand will be the raffle prize. There will be refreshments for people and their pets, and admission is free. All that is asked is that guests bring a donation of dog or cat food to place in a special collection container. All animal lovers are encouraged to attend this event, whether a pet owner or not. For more information, call 541-997-4277. Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 1570 Kingwood PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Peace Harbor Volunteers Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers, you will fi nd an area of interest in a caring organization. 400 9th Street, Florence 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Us Too Florence Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net See Jim for your auto sales needs! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Brought to you by this newspaper in partnership with PUBLIC NOTICES Always in your newspaper: Now in your inbox, too. www.ustoofl orence.org To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 Siuslaw News + I f n o b o d y k n o w s w h a t ’ s g o i n g o n , n o b o d y c a n d o a n y t h i n g a b o u t i t . 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