Flu shot clinics take aim at illness this season Halton Region Health Department has opened its flu shot clinics to prepare people for winter. Free flu shots are offered every year to Ontarians six months of age and older. The flu can be spread from infected persons through coughing, sneezing, touching surfaces such as toys, doorknobs, utensils, or unwashed hands and then touching the eyes or nose. It is recommended that people of all ages get the vaccine, but those at particular risk include people aged 65 years or older, children aged six months to 23 months, pregnant women, those in nursing homes and chronic care homes, and adults and children with chronic medical conditions. To reduce the risk, people are also advised to take additional precautions, including: · Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15 seconds. · Keep an alcohol-based hand sanitizer handy at work, home and in your car. · Cough and sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue, not your hand. Dispose of tissues immediately. · Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces and items. The following clinics will be offered in · Monday, Nov. 28 Holy Trinity Secondary School 2420 Sixth Line 3:30 8 p.m. · Thursday, Dec. 1 St. Bernadette Elementary 1201 Heritage Way 4 - 8 p.m. The Halton Regional Centre (HRC) is holding several clinics at its facility starting Nov. 10. The centre is located at 1151 Bronte Rd. Here are the dates and times: · Thursday, Nov. 10 4 8 p.m. · Saturday, Nov. 26 10 a.m. 2 p.m. · Tuesday, Dec. 13 4 8 p.m. · Thursday, Jan. 5 4 - 8 p.m. · Thursday, Jan. 19 4 - 8 p.m. For best protection against influenza, yearly immunization is recommended. If you have a fever or do not feel well, postpone your visit to a later date. No appointments are necessary. People are advised to wear a shortsleeved shirt. For more information, call 905-825-6000 or visit www.halton.ca. 3 · Friday, November 4, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES: It's time again to get your annual flu shot. Halton Region Health Department officials advise residents to get their annual shot to protect themselves, and others, from the virus, which can be deadly to seniors and the more vulnerable. Oakville in the coming weeks: · Monday, Nov. 14 Iroquois Ridge High School 1123 Glenashton Dr. 3:30 8 p.m. · Thursday, Nov. 17 T.A. Blakelock High School 1160 Rebecca St. 3:30 8 p.m. · Wednesday, Nov. 23 Whiteoaks (South) High School 1330 Montclair Dr. 3:30 8 p.m. Bronte parade on Sunday The Royal Canadian Legion in Bronte, General Chris Vokes Branch 486, will mark the solemn occasion of remembering those who served and continue to serve our country on Sunday, Nov. 6. A parade will muster in front of the Legion located at 79 Jones St., then march at approximately 10:30 a.m. It will then make its way to the Bronte Cenotaph on Lakeshore Road West for the laying of wreaths and service. The Royal Canadian Legion Oakville Branch 114 will hold its annual service on Thursday, Nov. 11 with a parade making its way to George's Square for a service at the Cenotaph at 11 a.m. For information on the Bronte service, call 905-827-4722 or visit www.brontelegion. com. For information on the Oakville Legion service, call 905-845-6271. Everyone is welcome to join in. British Goods Jams, chocolates, cookies, teas and more Fresh Meat Specials: Boneless Chicken Breast - 9.99/kg Beef Shortloin - 14.99/kg New York Steaks - 12.99/kg Inside Round Roast - 7.49/kg Porkchops - 4.49/kg (Special runs Friday, November 4th to Thursday, November 10th) Hot Lunches Daily Specials, soup and sandwiches Available Tuesday to Friday 12-3 Inside d Opinion.............................................6 Worship...........................................24 Artscene..........................................25 Sports..............................................30 Classified........................................36 Full Delivery: New Homes, Home Hardware, Leon's, City Parent, Oakville Wrap, Mississauga Booster, Stoney Creek Furniture Partial Delivery: Michael's, Proctor & Gamble, The Brick, Sears For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Fresh Meat and Meat Pies Beef, poultry, sausage and pork 29 Speers Road, Unit #10 Oakville Ontario Tues. - Fri. 9-6, Sat. 8-4, Closed Sunday and Monday Telephone: (905)845-1960 Located in the Joshua Creek Furniture plaza West of Fourth Line We sell the most homes in Canada. Let us help you sell yours. w.remaxaboutowne.com Aboutowne Reality Corp., Brokerage 905-338-9000 (Downtown Office) 905-842-7000 (Uptown Office) Independently owned and operated.