Fan ~ 49 - Sunday, Deceniber 17, 1989 — North Shore News INFECTIOUS DISEASE experts are of one voice — the risks associated with infectious disease outweigh, by far, the risks of vac- cines. The pertussis or whooping cough vaccine causes more reac- tions than most and is a good il- lustration of their point. Some 50 per cent of children who receive the vaccine will have mild reactions such as fever or swelling and tenderness at the injection site. Al- though the correlation is uncertain, one in 300,000 may suffer brain damage. By comparison, one in every 100 children who contract whooping cough will die — suf- focating in a vain struggle to draw breath througi: clogged airways. Reactions to vaccines are usually mild, but there are exceptions and sometimes it is necessary to postpone immunization or net to give it at all. Some vaccines induce a mild, localized infection and if a child or adult is already il! with THE CAPILANO College Community Choir, led by a! - fever, postponing immunization en }) avoids superimposing the effects of NEWS photo Cindy Goodman the vaccine on an existing illness. It also eliminates the pessibility of Lars Kaario, recently performed their Christmas concert at St. Andrews Unite’ Church in North Vancouver to a fail house. A traditional carol sing-along made up the se- aad cond half of the program. ine season to give your favorite Santa the well-earned relaxation he dosenes “lis the Seasa Vaccine risk minima] mistaken!y identifying a symptom of the illness as a reaction to the vaccine. Very rarely, vaccine-related fever will cause seizures, especially if there is an existing neurological problem. While alarming at the time, these seizures seldom cause lasting harm. Nevertheless, if someone has a seizure condition, immunization wilt be postponed until the condition is well controll- ed. Some vaccines have triggered severe allergic reactions, but the source of the problemi is usually a component of the vaccine rather than the vaccine itself. Some con- tain preservatives and trace amounts of egg protein as well as antibodies such as neomycin. Testing procedures can establish in advance whether or not a person is likely to react to such components. People with immune deficiency diseases or those undergoing treatment with anti-rejection drugs, radiation or chemctherapy cannot be given vaccines contain- ing live micro-organisms. a iol | 08 Hi Oe And there’s no better way to get ii started than with a J. Coilins chair-that-reclines. Beneath the superbly styled extericr (you'll never want to hide it away in his workshop), lie the famous J. Collins features. Like the sturdy kiin-dried frame, and the all-linkage mechanism.—both designed to provide years of carefree comfort. Come see all of the J. Collins chairs-that-recline. There’s a style for every Santa. And for Mrs. Claus, ioo. also appearing: The Belairs. COMFORT NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD. ne to celebrate New Year’ s Eve. with Colin James ai the NORTH SHORE STULIOS fa ust fill in the coupon below telling us whai kind @ of guitar Colin James plays and mail it to us. Winners will be drawn at random from the correct entries. No one under 19 years of age is eligible to win. For more information on this event, call 983-5221. CAPTURE the spirit of entertainment. NORTH SHORE STUDIOS CONTEST: 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2H4 Name: Address: City; Ll Postal Code: Telephone: (H) — — WwW) vane Colin’s guitar is ar THe VOICE OF NONTTIE BIND WEST WANCOUVER 1080 Mainland Street le Vancowuer. BC. , pus Yale Town Galleria Bldg, THOMASVILLE GALLERY 685-8414 435-5566 Separate yourself from the ordinary! Opt for a leather interior. Leather as shown ....... vee 83799 Delivery guaranteed for Christmas. (4 block west of Villa Sheraton Hotel) Monday to Saturday —9 to 5 p.m. 4240 Manor Street. Surnaby HOURS: Sunday —foon to 5 p.m.