Saturday, September 22, 2007
MARK YOUR CALENDER
Bent Oak is having our Community Garage Sale, so now is the time to clean out your garage, or where ever you hide all of the "stuff" you don't know what to do with. Remember the ole saying, "Someone else's junk, some ones treasure". Just ask me, my wife goes to the sales, then comes home and says, "look what I found". The date is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 9, 10, and 11. I will put a note in here when it gets closer to the dates, so remember November 9, 10, and 11.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Health Alert on amoeba organism
This message is brought to you on behalf of
Orange County Health Department
Health Alert to neighborhood organizations:
Dangerous amoeba organism in fresh water sources
(lakes, rentention ponds, storm drains). Please help spread the word!
Health Message for Orange County Residents and Visitors
The Orange County Health Department is advising its residents and visitors to avoid contact with freshwater lakes and ponds, due to the increased risk of amoebic infection. During summer months when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, there is an increased risk of infection by this organism in all freshwater areas in Florida. The infection occurs when the amoeba enters the body through the nose and travels to the brain and spinal cord.
Behaviors which can increase your risk of infection include swimming underwater, jumping, diving and water skiing type activities. The health department advises everyone to avoid swimming, diving and water sports until the weather cools down. But, if water activities must take place, please take the following precautions to decrease the possibility of infection:
Wear masks, nose clips or hold your nose shut when swimming, jumping or diving in any fresh water.
Do not swim, jump or dive in warm, standing, fresh water, such as ponds, storm water or retention areas.
Seek prompt medical treatment if symptoms develop or infection is suspected.
Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, lack of attention to people and surroundings, loss of balance and bodily control, seizures and hallucinations.
All lakes, ponds and freshwater bodies in Florida have the possibility of containing this organism when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees. There is no standardized water test to detect the amoeba. All freshwater bodies are at risk. Please continue to enjoy Orange County, but be safe and exercise caution.
Orange County Health Department
Health Alert to neighborhood organizations:
Dangerous amoeba organism in fresh water sources
(lakes, rentention ponds, storm drains). Please help spread the word!
Health Message for Orange County Residents and Visitors
The Orange County Health Department is advising its residents and visitors to avoid contact with freshwater lakes and ponds, due to the increased risk of amoebic infection. During summer months when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, there is an increased risk of infection by this organism in all freshwater areas in Florida. The infection occurs when the amoeba enters the body through the nose and travels to the brain and spinal cord.
Behaviors which can increase your risk of infection include swimming underwater, jumping, diving and water skiing type activities. The health department advises everyone to avoid swimming, diving and water sports until the weather cools down. But, if water activities must take place, please take the following precautions to decrease the possibility of infection:
Wear masks, nose clips or hold your nose shut when swimming, jumping or diving in any fresh water.
Do not swim, jump or dive in warm, standing, fresh water, such as ponds, storm water or retention areas.
Seek prompt medical treatment if symptoms develop or infection is suspected.
Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, lack of attention to people and surroundings, loss of balance and bodily control, seizures and hallucinations.
All lakes, ponds and freshwater bodies in Florida have the possibility of containing this organism when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees. There is no standardized water test to detect the amoeba. All freshwater bodies are at risk. Please continue to enjoy Orange County, but be safe and exercise caution.
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