Sarasota News Leader
January 10, 2014
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1960s to 1980s, the release notes. With his
family, he developed Southgate and several
other neighborhoods that will be discussed,
the release says.
Proceeds from the panel discussions help to
maintain the Historical Society's two heritage
properties at Pioneer Park — the BidwellWood House (1882, Sarasota's oldest private
residence) and the Crocker Memorial Church
On The Street Where You Live is the offi- (1901). Docent-led tours of both buildings
cial title of this fourth event of the 2013-14 are available an hour before each of the
Conversations at The Crocker season, now in Conversations at The Crocker events, the
its second year.
release adds.
PREGNANT WOMEN URGED TO RECEIVE FLU VACCINATION
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota
County (DOH-Sarasota) is urging pregnant
women to receive the flu vaccination because
of "the increased impact that influenza infections are having on pregnant women and their
babies in Florida this year," the department
has announced.
"Additional flu prevention steps include
washing your hands often, keeping your
hands away from your face and covering your
mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing and coughing," the release continues.
"Symptoms of the flu include headache, fever,
severe cough, runny nose or body aches. If
you are experiencing any of these symptoms,
see your primary care provider immediately
for guidance on treatment," the release says.
For more information on pregnant women
and influenza, visit www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/
vaccine/pregnant.htm.
"The flu vaccine is the single best way to prevent flu," says DOH-Sarasota Medical Director
Dr. William Heymann in a news release. "We
want to make sure people understand how
important it is for pregnant women to receive
the influenza vaccination to protect themFlu vaccines are offered in many locations,
selves and their babies."
including doctor's offices, clinics, health
DOH-Sarasota recommends that all individu- departments, retail stores, pharmacies and
als six months of age and older receive the flu health centers, as well as by many employvaccination each year, the release notes. "It ers and schools, the release points out. Check
is especially important for pregnant women with your physician or the Florida Department
to be vaccinated due to the increased risk of of Health in Sarasota County or visit www.
complications associated with contracting floridahealth.gov/prevention-safety-and-wellness/flu-prevention/locate-a-flu-shot.html to
the flu while pregnant," the release adds. The
search for a location to receive flu vaccine.
flu vaccination is safe and will protect mothers and their unborn children, and it will also For more information about the Florida
help protect infants during the first months Department of Health in Sarasota County,
visit www.sarasotahealth.org or call 861-2900.
after birth, the release points out.
