Ada's ghosts came out Thursday evening and masks were part of the expected dress code. One of the popular stops was at the Ada Kiwanis Club's candy station at the Ada Public Library. Ken Collins took this photo for the Icon and many more are in this series. Click here for the first installment on Friday.
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.
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
The first piece of flu-prevention advice any health care professional will give you is to get vaccinated. Although flu season is already underway, it's not too late to get a flu shot.
Ada's ghosts came out last evening and masks were part of the expected dress code. One of the popular stops was at the Ada-Liberty Township Fire and EMS station. Volunteers handed out 400 hot dogs, in their long-standing tradition. Community Markets donated the 'dogs. Ken Collins took this photo for the Icon and many more are in this series. MORE PHOTOS ON SUNDAY.
Ada schools will move to remote learning beginning Monday, Nov. 2, according to Meri Skilliter, superintendent.
The announcement was made today (Oct. 30) on the school website. The message to the Ada community follows:
"With our number of Covid 19 positive cases growing, and all of the quarantined students and staff we have as a result of those positive cases, we have come to the decision that it is time for Ada Schools to switch to Remote Learning.
"Because there are only three weeks and a day between now and Thanksgiving, we will be starting remote learning beginning Monday, Nov. 2 through Nov. 23.
That means several things in Ada, including a Saturday night of one extra hour of sleep. It also means that the Ada elementary school book fair will take place as will parent-teacher conferences, a blood drive, leaf pick-up and Thanksgiving.
Attached to this story is the November list of Ada Icon’s Hometown Happenings. This list includes events from:
• Community
• Ada schools
• Ohio Northern University
• The Freed Center
• The Inn at ONU
• Public meetings
Darlene Bowers collects items for this monthly list. A printer-friendly copy is attached at the bottom of this story.
