New recommendations target individuals
50-plus
Following the latest recommendations of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oak Park
Department of Public Health officials are urging residents age
50 and older to take advantage of the Village's annual
fall flu and pneumococcal immunizations clinics. In past years,
health officials stressed the need for people 65 years old and
older to be immunized. This year, the CDC is recommending
immunizations for everyone 50 or older because nearly one third
of individuals within this category have chronic illness, which
make them especially vulnerable to the virus. In addition to
anyone over 50, a flu shot also is recommended for anyone with
a serious long-term health problem including heart, lung or
kidney disease, or who cares for the elderly or chronically
ill. An annual shot is necessary because flu viruses change and
a new vaccine is developed each year to protect against the
particular virus that will be circulating. Because flu usually
strikes from November to spring, the best protection is
vaccination in the fall. Children and teenagers who are on
long-term aspirin therapy also should get a flu shot. In
addition, the CDC is encouraging flu shots for healthy children
ages six to 23 months. Parents who wish to have their children
immunized should contact the Health Department for more
information. The cost of both flu and pneumococcal shots are
covered by Medicare B, but recipients must bring their Medicare
card to the clinic to demonstrate eligibility. Medicare
recipients who are part of an HMO should check with their
insurer before visiting a Village clinic. The cost of the flu
shot for non-Medicare recipients will be $15 for Village
residents and $20 for non-residents. The cost of the
pneumococcal shot will be $20 for residents and $30 for
non-residents. For more information, contact the Health
Department at 708.358.5486 or email health@oak-park.us.
Clinic Dates, Times and Locations
Mon., Oct. 27,
1-4 p.m.
Dole Center
255 Augusta St.
Wed., Oct. 29,
1-4 p.m.
Heritage House
201 Lake St.
Mon., Nov. 3,
1-4 p.m.
Holley Court Terrace
1111 Ontario St.
Wed., Nov. 5,
1-4 p.m.
The Oaks
114 S. Humphrey Ave.
Thurs., Nov. 6,
1-4 p.m.
Oak Park Fire Department
100 North Euclid Ave.
Mon., Nov. 10,
1-4 p.m.
Oak Park Township
Senior Lunch Program
408 S. Oak Park Ave.
Wed., Nov. 12,
1-4 p.m.
Mills Tower
1025 Pleasant Place
Thurs., Nov. 13,
3-7 p.m.
Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield St.
Mon., November 17, 1-4 p.m.
Oak Park Arms
408 S. Oak Park Ave.
Thurs., Nov. 20,
1-4 p.m.
Oak Park Fire Dept.
100 N. Euclid Ave.
Thurs., Nov. 20,
5-7 p.m.
Health Department Clinic
320 Lake St.
Call 358.5408 or email comsvcs@oak-park.us
Tribune writer to speak at condo meeting
Chicago Tribune condo writer and attorney
Mark Pearlstein will discuss issues of interest to association
board members and unit owners at a Condo Network Meeting
scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 15 in the Council Chambers
at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Pre-registration is not
required.
Homebuyer's seminar set
A free First Time Homebuyer's Seminar will
be held from 7 - 8:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 22 in Room 215 of
Village Hall, 123 Madison. Pre-registration is required. Call
358.5408.
Rental property seminar scheduled
Owners and managers of multi-family rental
buildings of four or more units are required to attend an
annual rental property seminar. Identical sessions will be held
at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 29 in Council Chambers
of Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Owners of smaller
properties are also welcome to attend. Panelists will discuss
Village programs and regulations that may affect the operation
of apartment buildings. Free informational materials also will
be available. Call 358.5409.
Daily at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m.,
6 p.m., 10 p.m.
New Library Opening Ceremony
Neighborhood Programs Division
High School Parking Lot Completed
Designing Character Plans for Business
Districts
Loans For Multi-Family Property
Reinvestment
NASA Programming
Monday - Friday 3 - 5 p.m.
Regular Board Meetings & Study
Sessions
Live at 7:30 p.m. first & third
Mondays, rebroadcast Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.