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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, M arch 1 6, 2 0 1 7 | 8 T w o d o s e s o f m u m p s v a c c in e r e q u ir e d under Im m u n iz a t io n o f S c h o o l P u p ils A c t mumps and protect themselves against this con tagious viral disease," said Kempkens. Parents of children attending school are also reminded that two doses of mumps vaccine are required under the Immunization of School Pu pils Act. "Mumps can be prevented through immuni zation with two doses of m umps vaccine," said Kempkens. "People who have mumps need to isolate themselves while they are ill and for five full days after the swelling first appears." If you think you may have mumps and need to see a doctor, the Halton Region Health Depart ment says you must call ahead to the doctors of fice, walk-in clinic or emergency department. This will allow health care staff to prepare for your arrival and help avoid contact with other patients. In a doctor's office you may be given the last appointment of the day. For more information, visit halton.ca/mumps or call the Halton Region Health Department by dialing 311. continued from p. 1 coughing, sneezing and coming into contact with a person's saliva by sharing food, drinks, utensils, drinking bottles, cigarettes or by kissing. "The Halton Region Health Department is reminding individuals born between 1970 and 1992 to check with your doctor to ensure you have had a booster shot for the mumps vaccine (MMR) if you only received one MMR vaccine in the past," said Dr. Daniela Kempkens, Acting Medical Officer of Health (MOH), said in a media release. Meanwhile, Toronto Public Health is currently investigating a mumps outbreak in the city. As of noon on March 9, there were 31 confirmed cases of mumps in Toronto: · Most of the cases are among 18-35-year-old individuals. · Four of the confirmed cases are related to schools in Toronto, either among staff or stu dents. "We strongly advise all residents to check their vaccination records to reduce the spread of G> O A K V ILLE oakville.ca New pedestrian crossover on Navy Street Be prepared to stop for pedestrians Residents and visitors w ill now see a new pedestrian crossover device at Navy and Church (in fro n t of Centennial Square in Downtown Oakville). This is the first of several crossovers th a t w ill be installed across tow n this year. It is im portant th a t everyone understands the rules around the new pedestrian crossovers. Drivers · · · · Be prepared to stop fo r pedestrians Stop behind the yield line Make eye contact to ensure pedestrian sees you W ait until pedestrian completely crosses road before proceeding Cyclists · When riding w ith traffic, follow rules fo r drivers · When crossing w ith pedestrians, follow rules for pedestrians · Dismount and walk your bike across W hat is a pedestrian crossover? · A pedestrian crossover is a new type of crossing where drivers and cyclists are required to stop for pedestrians intending to cross the road. · Drivers and cyclists must allow the pedestrian to cross the FULL w idth of the road before proceeding. · Pedestrian crossovers have specific pavement markings and crossing signs. · There are three types o f crossovers. The crossover at Navy and Church has poles, flashing beacons above the signs and pedestrian push buttons. · Unlike pedestrian crosswalks at traffic signal locations, at a crossover, drivers and cyclists must stop behind the yield line and w ait until the pedestrian completely crosses the road before proceeding. Pedestrians · Indicate intention to cross · W ait fo r traffic to stop · Make eye contact to ensure driver sees you All road users must obey pedestrian crossover rules, and laws are in effect at all times. For more details visit oakville.ca.