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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2549 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Even The Young And Healthy Can Catch The Flu (NAPSA)—It may come as a surprise to some, but young adults aged 19 to 24 years may need to take more precautions than their elders to avoid the flu. There is a good chance that 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called “swine flu”) will bring you down this year, and in a serious way. This new flu virus may be circulating in young social circles and you are advised to pay close attention, as it’s hitting young people particularly hard. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging all young people between the ages of 19 and 24 to get the H1N1 vaccine this flu season. College students across the country are being slammed by this new virus. For many, this has been the hard way to learn that just because you’re young doesn’t mean you can’t get sick from the flu. Illness with H1N1 virus has ranged from mild to severe. While most people who have been sick have recovered without needing medical treatment, hospitalizations and deaths from infection with this virus have occurred, including in young, otherwise healthy people. “What has been impressive is the rate at which the H1N1 flu is attacking young adults 19 to 24 years old, sometimes with serious consequences,” says Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. “While most serious outcomes have occurred in people with chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes, about one-third of people who have been hospitalized with this virus have been otherwise healthy.” That’s why CDC urges everyone between the ages of 19 and 24 Tips To Reduce Stress On Divorced Parents And Their Kids TV’s Favorite Recipes Young Americans, their friends and families should know that 19to 24-year-olds are particularly vulnerable to “swine flu.” to get the H1N1 monovalent flu vaccine as soon as it’s available. The H1N1 monovalent vaccine is produced the same way as seasonal flu vaccines, and the CDC expects the H1N1 influenza vaccine to have a similar safety profile as these vaccines, which have a very good track record. Since it takes two weeks to build immunity, it’s important to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be closely monitoring for any signs that the vaccine is causing unexpected adverse events and will investigate any unusual events. The good news is if you can’t stand needles, no worries. The H1N1 flu vaccine comes in a nasal spray, too. Your doctor, pharmacist and the health department can tell you where to get vaccinated. For more information, visit www.flu.gov or www.cdc.gov/flu or call 1-(800) CDC-INFO (800-2324636). (NAPSA)—The recipe for success followed by many of today’s top celebrity chefs may have been cooked up by one of television’s most beloved culinary pros. For 30 years, TV personality and cookbook author Art Ginsburg, a.k.a. “Mr. Food,” has helped millions of Americans create quick ’n’ easy dishes that use offthe-shelf ingredients. Now, the man once dubbed “the working stiff ’s Martha Stewart” has compiled his most popular television recipes in a new cookbook. Called “Mr. Food TV Favorites,” it offers more than 150 recipes, step-by-step instructions and behind-the-scenes stories from his set. Try this recipe: Pepperoni Pie Squares 8 to 10 appetizers 11⁄2 2 2 1 cups flour cups milk eggs, lightly beaten pound Muenster cheese, cubed 1 (8-ounce) package sliced pepperoni, chopped 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 9” x 13” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well then pour into baking dish. 3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until top is golden; cool slightly then cut into squares. Serve as is or topped with warm marinara or pizza sauce. For more information, visit www.mrfood.com. (NAPSA)—The fact that parents are divorced should not keep special occasions such as holidays and birthdays from being joyous events—if both parents commit to shared planning, scheduling and coordination. Divorced dad Paul Volker was navigating shared custody with his ex-wife when the stress of the situation inspired him to turn to the Internet for a better solution to their scheduling conflicts. When he couldn’t find a resource online for divorced parents, he launched OurFamilyWizard. com to help families reduce stress and manage schedules seamlessly. The company’s mission is to make communication between divorced parents with shared or joint custody more effective and less stressful for the children. The site offers a neutral location where parents can let down their guard and ultimately do what’s best for their kids. Top tips divorced parents can follow to help reduce the stress of shared or joint custody include: • Have a plan and discuss it with your child. Let your kids know where they will be and with whom for upcoming events so they are prepared in advance. The site offers kids access to family information, such as shared calendars, free of charge with a family subscription. • Keep kids out of the middle. Many divorced parents rely on their children to act as a messenger about changes to visitation schedules and other important matters. It’s the adults’ responsibility to show children they can count on their parents to provide organization, consistency and stability after divorce. • Provide reassurance. Children of divorced parents need to A helpful Internet site offers ways to make communication between divorced parents more effective and less stressful for children. feel protected and loved. It’s important to provide reassurance and comfort to kids during significant, landmark occasions, such as the holidays and birthdays. Let them know that there is a plan in place and that both parents are on board. • Use technology to stay organized and keep the peace. Planning and scheduling through a neutral Internet site allows divorced parents to communicate with each other without the need to pick up the phone. It’s a secure and fair way for both parents to participate in the process away from the children. The site features shared family calendars, protected message boards, notifications and reminders, a family journal, information management and an expense log. Visit OurFamilyWizard.com for more information.