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Weekend doctor: Influenza during the covid-19 pandemic

New vaccines are produced each year to match the circulating viruses
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2020 - 2:39pm

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.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Just in time for Halloween: Bluffton ghost stories

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2020 - 10:12am

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.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Staying healthy during flu season

Four ways to stay healthy and avoid the flu this season
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2020 - 6:06am

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.

1) Get Your Flu Shot

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Health Services
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Some last-minute election details

You can still vote early • You can check the status of your early ballot
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2020 - 4:09pm

• Sample ballots and precinct maps are attached to this story-
• Check your ballot status by clicking here
• Click here to visit the Allen County board of election website

Area voters have a date with their polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. That is if they have not already voted, and plan to vote in person.

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Regional news
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You can watch tonight from your own home

University theatre presentation created for Zoom
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2020 - 3:37pm

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.”

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Bluffton University
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Trick-or-treat creativity

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2020 - 3:22pm

Creativity was the buzz word this Halloween. Kevin Cluts of 252 S. Lawn Ave., created this socially distanced candy delivery system. Kids loved it. Check out the next photo in this series to see Ryan Blount and Evan Blount, with their dad, Phil Blount on the receiving end. (Shelby Cluts photos)

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