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Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)

Since it first killed humans in Asia in the 1990s, a deadly avian strain named H5N1 has posed the greatest risk for a new influenza pandemic; fortunately, this virus has not mutated to a form that spreads easily between people.

Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)

Collection of fallen tree leaves from residences is provided through the city's yard waste collection program. For collection, all residents are required to place leaves in bags or cans for curbside collection. Through the month of November, yard waste will be collected every week due to the high demand.

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Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)

babies and kids under age 5 people older than 50 adults and kids who have health problems, such as diabetes and asthma Anyone who's at risk of getting really sick needs to get a flu shot, or vaccine (say: vak-seen). People such as doctors and nurses also need the shot because they take care of sick people. It’s good for kids who are around older people and younger kids (like little brothers and sisters) to get the vaccine too.

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