Goid season tough n kids Should your chiid get a flu shot? IT’S cold season again. And parents faced with sneezing, coughing kids want to know how to make their child more comfortable and when to seck professional help. B.C.’s Children’s Hospital infectious disease expert Dr. David Scheifele has seen hun- dreds of kids with colds and has answered as many ques- tions from concerned parents. Here are his answers to some common — questions about kids and colds. Do kids get more colds than adults? “Kids get many more colds than adults. The reason is lack of immunity. Adults have been expused to many more cold araf Hu virus- es than children and have built up more resistance. How do we catch colds? We catch colds by inhaling droplets {rom sneezes and coughs or by coming in con- tact with nose or mouth secretions on hands or shared items, Kids are especially vul- nerable in. fall and) winter because they spend more time indoors and in close contact with other children. What can [ do to protect my child from colds? Nor much, short of isolating them from other kids, which is nei- ther practical nor advisable. Although effective against childhood infections, such as MERCEDES BENZ OWNERS If you wish to sell your vehicle directly to Mercedes Benz or if you would like a current evaluation of your vehicle, please contact t i. measles and mumps, vaccines are notan effective option for colds because tou many virits- es are involved, Should my child get a fu shor? Some children, like some adults, should have an anmial flue vaccine each fall. This is an option vnly for chil- dren over 6 months of age. Candidates are children with serious lung or heart prob. lems, troublesome asthma and some metabolic problems such as diabetes, ‘The vaccine is not recommended — for healthy children unless it is to protect a meinber of their household who could get seri- ously it} from: te and cannot be adequately protected by immunization, such as some: one with impaired immune function from cancer treat- ment. Do children who get a fot of colds have weak immune systems? No. Children with frequent colds that do not produce symptoms beyond mild sniffles and a stuffed-up nose are successfully fighting off viruses and developing, immunity. Do small babies have a more difficult time with colds? Babies under three months do have more difficul- ty with colds because they don't cope well with a stuffed-up nose. Babies may seem to fight for breath when in fact they are simply trying to breath through a blocked nose, 7 Zephyr Lincoln Mercury and Ford. Truck Sales Ltd. is very pleased to announce the appointment of R.F. (Bob) Robinson as Fleet & Lease Manager. Bob has over 20 years of auto leasing and sales experience and has served the North Shore for the . past 6 years. Bob is now combining his. experience and commitment with the Zephyr organizations 40 year history of Total Customer Service. Bob would like to invite all his previous clients to call or . drop in to our brand new location at the corner of Boundary and lougheed. Zephyr on Boundary, the exclusive Lincoln Mercury dealer for the North Shere. From Lincolns to Explorers call Bob at 298-2311 he Sales Manager at your conveniznce. ta ma : HEWS photo Mike Waketield Mulgrave School Fall Fair THESE three youngsters were busy getting the goods together for the upcoming Mulgrave Schoo! Fall Fair last Wednesday afternoon. The annual fair, which includes a kid's games room, children's entartainer Joey Hanlon, raffles and other fun activities, takes place on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North hore Winter Club. KIDS FOLLOW THE WATER SAFETY RULES. DO YOU? [ - The Canadian Red Cross Soctety | TeeT READY FOR Se ET READY FOR = Installed , timing belts Automatic : transmission service Complete brake job Government Certified Licensed Technicians _ | Complete automotive services available We have the North Shore coveret7 daysaweek == Your alternative to. high priced auto repair | CANADIAN Tine t | (Pacific Associate Stores Limited) 1345 Marine Brive (near 2nd Narrows) (near Lions Gate) 981-6018 9871-6080 Please present coupon at time of purchase. 2 SE EC ES SE OE ee 1341 Main St. G ewan acer ZEPHYR . LINCOLN MERCURY 2311 BOUNGARY 298-2311 Looking for controversy? READ .- every Wednesday & Sunday.