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SfPjPIS^ = softening stools and speeding Is Chickenpox Vaccine Needed?
_ ® If , *f| them through the digestive tract.
Thoughts II // This is helpful in preventing and HARRISBURG (Dauphin work while ill and in households
' II II treating constipation and has Co.) “When I was young ev- with multiple children this loss is
by /I If been prescribed for the treatment erybody had chickenpox and we compounded.
II m'' C-* gf I of diverticular disease. It may survived it,” is a common refrain Three independent studies
Fay Strickler * II also reduce the risk of colon can- from patients as well as many confirm an economic benefit of
//j<w6p3L cer. physicians. $lOO per vaccine based on cost/
Penn State Extension Sources of food containing sol- Proper immunization protects benefit analysis. The vaccine is
Home Economist for üble fiber include oatmeal, oat us from morbidity as well as mor- nearly 100 percent effective
Berks Co bran, fried beans and peas, tality. It’s true that the vaccine against severe disease and its
liimteßSCSk—squash, apples, citrus fruits, may save only about 100 lives per complications. Breakthrough
I—green beans, cabbage, and straw- year which is not insignificant cases occur in a fair percentage
berries. but we’ll also reduce hospitaliza- (15-20 percent of those vaccinat
. . Sources of foods containing in- tions by almost 10,000 each year ed but these are mild and also
Americans eat far too little Soluble fiber slows down the soluble fiber include bran, cere- and complications in the thou- boost immunity. Enough data is
fiber in their diets. The recom- rate that the stomach empties w hole grains, whole wheat, sands. In addition nearly now available to document a de
tnended daily allowance of fiber food, which makes your stomach Brussels sprouts, peppers, green 4,000,000 cases of misery can be creased incidence of shingles
is between 20-30 grams a day. feel full for a longer period of beans, cabbage broccoli and cu- avoided. Children and adults after the vaccine as compared to
However, the average American time. This effect could help fight cumber skins. miss up to two weeks of school or after the natural disease.
only eats about 10 grams of fiber off obesity since the body doesn’t Boost up fiber in your diet by Immunity from the chicken
a da y- feel as hungry. It lowers choles- trying the following recipe. stand about 2 minutes or until ce- pox shot should be life-long since
It is important to understand teroi, because its gel-like sub- Mom's Molasses Muffins real is softened. Add egg, molas- it is a live vaccine. Experience in
the types of fiber and its food stances bind to cholesterol and 11/,I 1 /, cups all-purpose flour ses, and shortening. Beat well. Japan of nearly 25 years seems to
sources in order to lead a health- excrete it out of the body and it 1 cup buttermilk Stir in raisins. Add flour mixture, confirm this expectation. Vacci
ier lifestyle. also helps control blood sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda stirring only until combine. Por- nating all children will protect
There are two types of fiber, levels in diabetics. 1 egg tion the batter evenly into 12 those older adults who may be
soluble and insoluble. Forms of Forms of insoluble fibers in- '/z teaspoon salt greased 2'/2-inch muffin pan susceptible to both chickenpox
soluble fiber include gums, mud- elude hemicellulose, cellulose, V* cup molasses cups. and shingles,
lages, and pectins. and lignin. Insoluble fiber absorbs 2 tablespoons sugar Bake at 400 about 20 minutes In fact, a more potent vaccine
'A cup shortening or until lightly browned. may be offered to adults to pre
-1 cup bran cereal Per Serving: (1 muffin) 3 vent shingles in the near future.
CU P ra *sins grams of dietary fiber, 160 cal- Concern that children will get va-
Stir together flour, soda, ories, 5 grams of fat. To request a ricella as adults may be a self-ful
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