By Kris Kaufman, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Putnam County Primary Care
The influenza (flu) vaccine with the COVID-19 pandemic will be an interesting topic this year. This article addresses the timing of when to get your flu vaccination.
Influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by INFLUENZA A OR B virus, occurring as an epidemic every year. These viruses change frequently, and their subsequent spread depends on the susceptibility of the population to viruses.
Here's your invitation to visit "The Bluffton Triangle."
Fred-in-Stein, aka Fred Steiner, presents a video of Bluffton ghost stories. Originally presented on Zoom by the Blufton Public Library on Oct. 27, you may watch a recording of the presentation by clicking below.
This column provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.
Not every sickness gets its own season. Seasonal flu activity often begins as early as October and November and can continue until as late as May.
The flu can threaten us with a potentially dangerous but very avoidable virus. This year's flu season is just getting started. Fortunately, you can take steps to make this year flu-free.
Last spring when the university transitioned to remote learning, Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre, was forced to stop rehearsals of Bluffton University’s annual musical. While necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the result was disappointing for all involved.
“High on my list for the fall was to pick something that could go forward no matter what,” explained Friesen. “I wanted to ensure that we could provide theatre opportunities for both our students and the community.”
Allen County remains at Risk Level 3 (Red) for COVID-19 as of October 29, 2020
Public health data indicates that for the second week in a row Allen County is designated Red Alert Level 3 for risk of the spread of COVID-19, as defined by the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Allen County meets the following three data indicators:
• New cases per capita (375.2 cases per 100,000 residents) *100/100,000 is considered high-incidence by the CDC
Nicholas Norton, a theatre and English major from Pandora, is a member of the 2020 Ohio State University-Lima homecoming court.
A virtual ceremony included all OSU regional campus homecoming courts. Homecoming king is Nick Vulgamott, Delphos and queen is Lauryn Richardson, Lima.
Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.blufftonicon.com/classifieds.
New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing postions available should contact [email protected].
