Flu shots explained and guidance for 1986 season
In this overview by Dr. C Merrillstiles of Texas City, flu vaccines immunize against influenza by triggering antibodies. The piece clarifies they do not prevent colds, may cause mild injection site reactions, fever, or aches, and should avoid vaccination for egg allergies or active illness. It notes higher risk groups and a shift to a monovalent A/Taiwan/I/86 variant vaccination expected mid November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Merrillstiles
M.D
Texas City
U.S. Public Health Service
Texas City Optimists launch fundraiser for C H I C K E N program
The Evening Optimist Club of Texas City starts a holiday drive to fund the C H I C K E N anti drug program for fourth through sixth graders across Texas City schools. About 1900 students participate, each with a shirt and membership card, with costs shared by Noon and Evening Optimist clubs and support from local schools and churches. Contributions are collected at Gulf National Bank in Texas City, with checks payable to Evening Optimist Chicken Fund.
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Texas City
TCISD
Our Lady of Fatima
Fatima
Northside
Fry
Roosevelt Wilson
Heights
C.H.I.C.K.E.N
Rosario’s
Gray’s
C.h.i.c.k.eln
Las Vegas
C.h.il-C.k.e.n
Gulf National Bank
Palmer
Dinner winner at North Galveston County Chamber event
R D Bob Holcomb president of Citizens State Bank won dinner for two at the Chamber of Commerce business blender held recently at Holiday Inn La Marque. Pictured left to right Dora Fisher Dave Tice R D Holcomb Ann Bragg Kim Gilliam Chrissy Day.
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R.D
Bob” Holcomb
Citizens State Bank
North Galveston County
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Mainland Extra
George Papadopoulos
LA Marque
Dickinson Open House
Gulf
Dickinson
Faith Lutheran Church
Pine Drive
Chamber of Commerce
David Coppenberg
Boots
Jewell
Kim Garza
Mike Button
J.D
Dave” Buchwald
Katy Knecht
Susan Ricken
John Mitchiner
Lee Anna Carpenter
TC Chicken Club
Christ
MAS
Mainland Bank
Independent Bankers Association
BANK
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