12 Broadcaster Press August 6, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com Aging Well Lunch and Learn Webinar to be held on August 14, 2019 6 Things You Need to Know About Vaccinations (StatePoint) As misinformation continues to spread about vaccines, medical experts are reminding The third webinar in a four-part series hosted by parents and the general public that gerontologists from North Dakota State University vaccinations save lives. Extension and SDSU Extension will take place on “Overwhelming scientific August 14, 2019. The webinar will begin at 11:00 evidence shows that vaccines are a.m. MDT/Noon CDT. The webinar will discuss among the most effective, safest aging, how aging is different from disease, and bar- interventions to prevent illness and riers and strategies to aging well. protect public health,” says Dr. PaMost people think aging happens to someone in trice A. Harris, president of Ameritheir 60s or 70s, when in fact, all adults are aging. can Medical Association (AMA). While chronic disease and disability are more comTo help dispel misconceptions mon in older adults, they are not an automatic con- about vaccinations, the AMA is sequence of aging. Certain strategies are known to offering answers to six commonly improve health and wellness outcomes, even when asked questions. individuals face chronic disease or disability. 1. Are vaccines safe? Yes, vacBy investing time in learning about aging well, in- cines prevent individual illness and dividuals are more likely to live healthier lives once protect the health of the public. they achieve elder status. Currently, the U.S. has the safest Those interested will be able to participate from vaccine supply in its history, acthe comfort of their own home or during their cording to the Centers for Disease lunch hour as the webinar will be recorded for Control and Prevention (CDC). those that are not able to attend in person. The most common side effects are Webinar registration is free of charge and is typically very mild, such as pain or available on the Events page. swelling at the injection site. For more information, contact Leacey Brown, 2. Is it true that if everyone else SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist, at is vaccinated, my family doesn’t 605.394.1722 or by email. need to be? No. Vaccines not only The fourth part of the webinar series entitled protect the child or adult who “Difficult Conversations Lunch and Learn” will be receive them, but also the health held on September 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. MDT/ of their communities. Some people Noon CDT. cannot be vaccinated -- including very young children, cancer patients and those who are immunosuppressed. When immunization rates are high, people in these Registration Available for SDSU Extension Feedlot Shortcourse and BQA Transportation Certification categories are protected because they’re less likely to be exposed to the disease. As evident from recent measles outbreaks in several states, when individuals aren’t immunized as a matter of personal preference or misinformation, they put themselves and others at risk of disease. 3. What vaccinations do my children need? Children should be vaccinated according to the recommended schedule of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which is designed to protect young children before they’re likely to be exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases and when they’re most vulnerable to serious infections. For the latest recommended childhood vaccination schedule, visit cdc.gov/vaccines/ schedules. 4. I don’t want my children to get vaccine-preventable diseases. What’s the earliest age they can be vaccinated? Children can receive their first flu vaccine starting at 6 months old. The recommended age for the first dose of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is 12 to 15 months of age. If you live in a community experiencing an outbreak, or if you travel internationally, your baby may be vaccinated as early as 6 months of age. Talk to your pediatrician for additional information about when early vac- cination may be appropriate. 5. I’m an adult, do I need to get vaccinated? Yes, adults need vaccines too. Sometimes immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time. Adults may also need vaccinations because of their age, job, travel and health conditions. Talk with your doctor to determine which vaccines you need, and visit www2a.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched for an online assessment tool. 6. Hasn’t the U.S. eradicated the major diseases that require vaccines? One of the country’s greatest public health success stories is the remarkable decrease in infectious diseases as the result of vaccines. Unfortunately, that success has led some parents to stop vaccinating their children against diseases like measles, meningitis, polio and diphtheria. However, these diseases still exist, and can still debilitate and kill. If people stop getting vaccinated, diseases that were once considered eradicated could reemerge -- which is what’s been happening with measles outbreaks across the U.S. More information can be found at cdc.gov/vaccines. Want to keep your family healthy and your community safe? Be sure to check your immunization status and stay up-to-date with vaccines. HVAC Tips for Homeowners (StatePoint) Having a home stat. Inspect your thermostat to unit to ensure it is running optimalcooling system that is working ensure that it is running properly. If ly. Technicians can check for damoptimally is crucial to keeping your you are leaving the house, turn the aged insulation around refrigerant lines or ducts with poor seals, all family comfortable. thermostat down, but do not turn Cattle feeders and industry professionals still of which can cause your system to To ensure your air conditioner your system off. It is a common have time to register for the Feedlot Shortcourse lose efficiency and increase your (AC) continues to function proper- mistake for homeowners to think and BQA Transportation Certification to be held ly, here are some tips for your heat- that turning it off will save them energy bill. A professional can also August 13–14, 2019 at the SDSU Cow/Calf Education ing, ventilation, air conditioning clean the AC unit by checking for money, however, it costs more and Research Facility (2901 Western Ave) in Brook- and refrigeration (HVACR) units: money because your system works and removing dirt or debris that ings. • Replace air filters. Ideally, may clog filters and coils. much harder in order to comThis event is sponsored by SDSU Extension. homeowners should replace filters pletely re-heat or re-cool the entire Call a NATE-certified profesThe program is scheduled from 1:00 p.m.–7:00 sional. Technicians certified by house. Another common mistake every three months (more often if p.m. on August 13 and from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on North American Technician Excelis setting the thermostat to a very you have pets) to ensure that air August 14, with the BQA Transportation training to can flow efficiently. When air filters low temperature to cool the house lence (NATE) have proven their follow at 1:00 p.m. on August 14. knowledge and expertise in HVACR become clogged, your AC becomes faster, which does not change The Feedlot Shortcourse will feature industry ex- less effective at lowering indoor by passing specialized certification the rate at which your AC cools perts from the upper Midwest. Sessions will cover exams. Electrical issues, compresthe space. Consider seeking an temperatures. Additionally, prothe following topics: longed use of a dirty or clogged air expert’s opinion on smart thermosor failure and frozen coils are a filter can prevent enough return air stats, which automate temperature few common causes of unit failure, Optimizing feed resources adjustments. from entering and can damage the and finding a trained, qualified Backgrounding strategies • Inspect condensation lines. system. Keeping them clean can technician to resolve your issue Feed mixing and delivery Your AC unit removes moisture also lower your energy consumpis crucial. Visit the NATE website, Cattle comfort and facility management tion by up to 15 percent, ultimately as it runs, and sends that water www.natex.org to find more helpCattle health saving you money on energy bills. through a drainage pipe. A clogged ful HVACR resources and a local Beef quality assurance transportation certificontractor that employs NATE• Check your outdoor unit. Your line will prevent it from running cation outdoor unit’s ability to pull in air smoothly and could result in costly certified technicians. Speakers for the shortcourse will include: Dr. By taking a few DIY maintenance affects its efficiency. At least twice water damage. Bleach can be used Alfredo DiConstanzo, Beef Specialist, University measures, and by knowing when a month, check for weeds, debris, to help prevent algae and mildew of Minnesota; Dr. Brian Dorcey, Veterinary Medito get professional assistance, you and potential obstructions. Keep buildup. cal Center in Worthington, MN; Todd Franz, J & R vegetation at least two feet away • Schedule preventative mainte- can help keep your home cool and Feeds; Dr. Zach Smith, SDSU Feedlot Researcher; nance. At least once a year, have an bills low. from the unit. and Jesse Fulton, Director of Producer Education HVAC professional diagnose your • Pay attention to your thermofor National Cattelmen's Beef Association (NCBA). Registration cost is $150 and includes all materials and two meals. Registration information for the Feedlot Shortcourse and the BQA Transportation training is available at the Events page. For questions and other information, contact SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management AssociSDSU Extension will be hosting a mental health mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid trainate Warren Rusche, by email or call 605.688.5452. ing participants learn a five-step action plan that will first aid training course in Sioux Falls on August 6, guide them through the process of assisting victims 2019. The course will provide tools to identify when and offering appropriate support. a person may be struggling with their mental health “Through this program, we hope to take the fear or a substance use problem. Additionally, the training R FO and hesitation out of starting conversations about will provide appropriate support and resources for RENT mental health and substance use,” said President and professionals who work with individuals that suffer CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, from mental illness. Linda Rosenberg. “When more people are equipped One in five Americans suffers from mental illness, but many are reluctant to seek help or might not know with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they may need.” where to turn for care. Unlike physical conditions, $400/month, utilities included. In the past ten years, Mental Health First Aid has symptoms of mental health and substance use can be Pets o.k. One block from downtown. become a full-blown movement in the United States, difficult to detect. For friends and family members, it with more than 1 million people certified as Mental can be hard to know when and how to step in. As a Health First Aid responders. result, those in need of mental health services often SDSU Extension staff will present the training, prodo not receive assistance until it is too late. viding local resources for mental health information. Just as CPR training helps those without clinical For more information, visit extension.sdstate.edu training assist an individual having a heart attack, or contact Heather Gessner or Lorna Wounded Head Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training prepares (605.782.3290). participants to interact with a person experiencing a To learn more about Mental Health First Aid USA, visit www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org. “The Line To Power” SDSU Extension Offers Mental Health First Aid Training in Sioux Falls One Bedroom Apartment Available August 11th Call Jessi at (605)670-8869 TODD’S ELECTRIC SERVICE Design/Build • Fiber Cabling • Commercial • Residential Service Calls • Boom Truck with Auger • Trenching Serving the Beresford and Vermillion Areas 1-800-560-2518 1221 Cornell St., Vermillion, SD • 605-624-5642 201 NW 13th St., Ste. 3, Beresford, SD • 800-560-2518 We’re all ears. Your opinion is something we always want to hear. Questions? 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