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Ukrainian became an official second language in grades 4 through 12 of public schools in the states of Parana, Santa Catarina and Rio do Jul in Brazil. The director of methodology for implementing this policy is Magdalena Lozovei, a former UNWLA scholarship recipient. Ms. Lozovei is also the founder of the Association of Ukrainian Language Teachers in Brazil. At the UNWLA Convention in 1981, Dr. Teodozia Sawyckyj was elected First Vice president to President Iwanna Rozankowskyj and the Social Welfare chair became the responsibility of Anna Krawczuk. The scholarship program continued and expanded. At the XXth Convention in 1984, a separate Scholarship program chair and committee was established (headed by Anna Krawczuk from 1984 to 1993) and was expanded to include needy students in Romania, Yugoslavia, and Ukraine. Under Luba Bilowchtchuk's leadership since 1993, the program has grown tremendously in Ukraine and other countries, thanks to the generosity of UNWLA Branches and Sponsors. To this day, the procedures and requirements are those established by Dr. Sawyckyj. In August 1997, a UNWLA Scholarship Bureau was opened in Matawan, NJ, where archives of hundreds of graduates as well as current files are kept. Former scholarship recipients are active members of their communities in their respective countries, some with doctoral degrees in the field of Ukrainian studies. At the XXIst UNWLA Convention in 1987, for her foresight, determination and countless volunteer hours, Teodozia Sawyckyj received the highest UNWLA award — the UNWLA Honorary Membership. Her shining example in tolerance, patience, and understanding of others, even under the most trying circumstances, will glisten forever in my memory and I thank God that our life paths crossed in 1973. She will remain in my heart and in the hearts of the hundreds of students who benefited from the scholarship program she loved and worked for. Her legacy lives on and will continue with the newly established Dr. Teodozia Sawyckyj Memorial Fund within the UNWLA Scholarship Program. IT'S ALMOST HERE INFLUENZA SEASON 1998-99 by Dr. IHOR MAGUN Influenza is a devastating viral disease which occurs on an annual basis in the Untied States. It is associated with significant mortality and morbidity, accounting for an average of 20,000 deaths per year in the United States. Many of these deaths could be prevented by the administration of the influenza vaccine which reduces the risk of infection and significantly reduces the severity of the illness in the those individuals who become infected. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that the influenza vaccine be administered to the following "target group": all adults over the age of 65, health care providers, adults and children in long-term care facilities, immuno-compromised adults and children and their household contacts, adults and children with chronic diseases, women in the second and third trimester of pregnancy or any trimester if there is an underlying chronic medical problem and lastly, children on long-term aspirin therapy. While most cases of influenza are first reported in December, mid-October is the optimal time for the influ enza vaccine to be administered because the response of the antibodies occurs when an individual is most likely to be exposed to the influenza virus. However, the vaccine can be administered earlier or later and still be beneficial, even if it is administered during an influenza epidemic. There is evidence that some benefit from the vaccine can be seen as early as one week after administration. The 1998-1999 influenza vaccine contains three components: A/Beijing, A/Sydney, and В/Harbin. These antigens are listed to demonstrate that the types of influenza strains vary annually and influenza immunization must be repeated each year because of the changing structure and type of the virus. Many people abbreviate the word influenza and use the term "flu vaccine", implying that the vaccine covers a broad spectrum of flu syndromes. It must be emphasized that the influenza vaccine protects only from the current devastating strains of the virus; it does not prevent "flu" symptoms such as colds. The only contraindication to administration of the vaccine is any allergy to eggs or any possible component of the vaccine. Influenza immunization has not been implicated in producing a respiratory "flu-like" illness. The most common reaction has been localized soreness, swelling, and redness in the area of the injection site. Coincidental development of flu-like symptoms is most likely due to the development of a "cold". The vaccine is covered in full by most insurance carriers and is available in various locations besides a phy sician's office. I feel strongly that everyone should take advantage of this availability. Do something positive for yourself, or better yet, go get vaccinated with a friend or a relative. You may save a life.
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