Page 10-Thursday, September 28, 1978-The Michigan Daily Abortion deadline nears HEALTH SERVICE HANDBOOK: Stopping thefi LANSING (UPI)-The state Senate yesterday approved a partial Medicaid budget that would allow welfare abor- tions to continue for at least four mon- Ahs. The four-month budget is designed to buy time for a compromise between Governor William Milliken and the legislature on the abortion issue. That fight threatened to halt funding of all Medicaid services when the current budget expires Sunday. THE HOUSE earlier approved a full- year Medicaid budget that included the vetoed anti-abortion language, but Milliken vowed he would again strike the measure-even if it meant a halt to all welfare health services. The governor vetoed the original Medicaid budget, which also included an anti-abortion clause, in August. The Senate Appropriations Com- mittee approved a four-month budget that again included the anti-abortion language, but Senator Bill Huffman-(D- Madison Heights) won approval for the compromise on a 20-13 Senate vote. It would continue-at least until February 1-the current policy of providing state funds for welfare abor- tions. The House is expected to reject the measure, setting up a final legislative battle on the issue in a joint conference committee. EVERYTHING YOU NEVER EXPECTED FROM AN APPLIANCE STORE. / 4 ." i ^ . ::: : . .i: . . . . : . : : : " . . . . : : " . .. : : : .;. . . .. . : 1 i : i . : j ~ {} . n ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : ": "ia d5s QUESTION: So far, this semester seems to be going O.K. I'm keeping up with all my studying and am doing well in my classes. But it's funny, last year I did the same thing, but then I got the flu near finals and almost blew the whole semester. How can I make sure this doesn't happen again? ANSWER: Not to be too pessimistic, but there is really nothing you can do to guarantee that you will not get the in- fluenza virus. (Even if there were a way, there are countless other viruses that are not influenza that can cause similar symptoms.) Nonetheless, there are always ways to increase the probability of getting through the win- ter flu-less. Keeping yourself in a healthy state is the most important thing you can do. (I know you've heard this so many times that it almost sounds trite, but it really does make a difference.) This means eating a well-balanced diet, avoiding stress, getting enough sleep (whatever amount your particular body requires), and exercising regularly. A body that is in a weakened state is more susceptibe to a variety of diseases, including the flu. ANOTHER WAY for some people to prevent flu is to get a flu shot. Flu shots are recommended for persons with medical problems, such as diabetes, chronic respiratory or cardiac diseases, or previously demonstrated susceptibility to pneumonia, and for persons over 65 (who are more likely to become severely ill if they contract the flu). The flu shot (which should be received by November 15 the latest) available this fall at Health Service is a trivalent one; that is, it contains vac- cine for three different strains of in- fluena (Texas A, Russian A, and Hong Kong B). These are the three strains that the Federal Center for Disease Control in Atlanta believes will be the most prevalent this year. However, there is no guarantee for this since the flu virus has an unfortunate way of changing every so often, making it dif- ficult to develop a vaccine that will be effective against the particular viruses common each season. Because of this difficulty in forecasting, and because of the risks (although very minimal)- inherent in receiving an injection, many medical personnel do not recommend flu vac- cines for those who are young and have none of the medical conditions men- tioned above. Since you are very concerned about contracting the flu due to your ex- perience with it last year, you might decide to go ahead and get the vaccine even if it is not particularly recommen- ded for you based on your age and medical history. You might want to call or visit your health care provider at Health Service or the Immunization Clinic to discuss the advisability of ob- taining this vaccine. The flu vaccine is available to stude ts, faculty, and staff for five dollars the Immunization Clinic on a walk. basis, Monday through Friday, 8 a.i to 4 p.m. (To save yourself so7 walking, go to the Cashier's Office a pay the fee before going to the Clinic the basement.) * * * QUESTION: I keep getting cank sores, and don't really know wh Sometimes I seem to get them if I drii alot of orange juice, but I also get the at other times. My dentist said no o: knows what causes them. Is this true? ANSWER: Your dentist is correct saying no one knows what caus canker sores. There are, of cours many theories about this, includi. hypotheses, that they are caused by virus, that they are an allergy, and th they result from an auto-immune cc dition (which means the body h developed an immune reaction agair some of its own tissues). Some (like you) have found; seeming association between the co sumption of citrus fruit and other acid foods with the occurrence of cank sores. Injury or irritation (such as dc 'tures rubbing against the inside of t mouth), nervousness, and the onset menstruation (for some women) h also been known to precipitate the painful sores. Canker sores can appear anywhe on the mucous membranes of the moul commonly on the inner surface of t] cheeks and lips. The usual appearan of the sore is a grayish-white erode surface surrounded by a red inflame area. The canker sore may occur singly in groups in the mouth. Although t period when the sores are especial painful lasts only about three or fo days, it usualy takes one of two wee before they are completely healed. you have already found, these sores a likely to recur, often many times durii one.year. What does one do for these irritatii cankers? The best thing is goqd or hygiene, keeping the mouth clan avoid an infection in the area. TY Health Service Pharmacy carries sor cleansing antiseptic medications th can be applied to the eroded surface prevent infection and promote healir These can be purchased without, prescription., In some cases of seve canker sores, your health care provid may wish to prescribe addition )medications. PLEASE SEND ALL HEALTH-RELATED QUESTIONS THE HEALTH EDUCATOR,; U-M HEALTH SERVICE, 207 FLETCHER AVE., ANN ARBOR, MI. 48109 J ,Coll ._ We serve only the best at BELL'fS. Try our delicious PIZZA and GRINDERS S. State and Packard 995-0232 Sun-Wed open til 1 am Thurs til 2 fter 4:30 Friday-Saturday til 3 am FREE DELIVERY daily al / [ ..or- u m~r a(,' a 4,' The house is located o short ten minute walk from the Diag. From the corner of Hill and S. Forest, go one block south to the corner of Hill and Olivia, turn right on Olivia and go one block south to the corner of Olivia and Corn bridge and you're there. 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