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Neameyer said. "They initially had
me on two IV antibiotics. Several
times my blood pressure and fever
was so high and due to the infection,
my kidneys started to shut down that
they couldn‘t give me any other
medications, so they had to pack, ice
on me to get my fever under con‘
trol."
The only thing keeping
Neameyer out of intensive care was
that he was still able to breathe on
his own and cough out the fluid
from his lungs.
Nathan's wife, Lisa, was there to
monitor the struggle. She said the
first couple of weeks Nathan was
exhausted and slept most of the
time.
Life-threatening circumstances
As if the treat of an intensive care
stay wasn't reason enough to worry,
the Neameyers still hadn't heard the
worst—case scenario. After five
weeks of antibiotics, Nathan's kid-
neys were taking a beating. Doctors
weren't certain if the treatment had
knocked out the pneumonia yet, but
they were out of options.
"That was a particularly scary
moment because the infectious dis—
ease doctor told me that five people
in North Dakota had died of this
condition that year," Nathan said.
"All but one were healthy people in
their 30s, all of whom had gotten in—
fluenza, which turned into pneumo—
nia, and they did not have their flu
shot."
It was ominous news for the
Neameyers, parents of three young
girls. Somehow, Nathan bucked the
odds and begin to make progress,
but only after spending 15 days in
the hospital under intense care.
"I was strong enough to come
home but wasn't out of the woods,"
Nathan said. "1 had to hook myself
up to an IV with another antibiotic
twice a day for another three weeks
right during the time when 1 should
have been putting my crop in. I
could go to the farm for a few hours
Flu
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Maggie, Hannah, Grace and Lisa. (Courtesy Photo)
but couldn't do any physical labor.
Luckily my dad (Rocky) and a few
others were able to get the job done
when my livelihood was on the
line."
A long comeback
Nathan was 39 at the time of his
illness in March of 20l3. He said it
took him until the fall months of that
year to fully recover.
"Just the fact that I couldn't do
anything physical for about four
months was hard to recover from.
not to mention the internal things."
Nathan said.
Today, the Neameyers are busier
than ever with their three daughters,
and life on the farm. One aspect of
the ordeal, however, still haunts
Nathan.
"I had never gotten a flu shot be—
cause 1 never get sick.A1so. because
I've heard that they don't always put
the correct strains in the vaccine, I
thought it might not work anyway.“
Nathan said. "Of course I was
wrong. The doctors said that it was
very likely that even if the vaccine
wasn't the exact strain for that year,
it would still have reduced the sever—
ity of my flu enough that pneumo—
Flu vaccinations way down
By Jason N‘ordmark
Of The Star
At least one Rolette County med-
ical agency is concerned about a
drop in flu vaccinations this year.
Barb Frydenlund of Rolette
County Public Health said there are
several factors which could explain
the 14 percent drop in the number of
vaccinations administered by the
agency this year compared to 2014.
Form August 1 to December 14 of
this year, RCPH dispensed 1,339
vaccinations. During that same pe-
riod in 2014, 1,549 people received
flu shots.
Frydenlund said there are addi-
tional providers, including some
pharmacies, offering vaccine this
year. Also, she mentioned a shipping
delay from manufacturers as well as
what she conveyed as a risky as—
sumption.
"There is not a significant amount
of respiratory illness in area yet this
year, thus people feeling that there is
no need for concern," Frydenlund
said. "An annual seasonal flu vac-
cine, either the flu shot or the nasal
spray flu vaccine, is the best way to
reduce the chances that you will get
seasonal flu and spread it to others.
When more people get vaccinated
against the flu, less flu can spread
through that community."
Another circumstance regarding
last year‘s flu vaccine also might be
causing some people to skip the shot
this year, according to Frydenlund.
She said last year's vaccine wasn‘t
"spot on," but pointed out that is al-
ways a chance given the enormous
amount of variables involved with
the disease.
"There is still a possibility you
could get the flu even if you got vac-
cinated. The ability of flu vaccine to
protect a person depends on various
factors. including the age and health
status of the person being vaccinated,
and also the similarity or 'match' be-
tween the viruses used to make the
vaccine and those circulating in the
community," Frydenlund said. "If the
viruses in the vaccine and the in—
fluenza viruses circulating in the
community are closely matched,
vaccine effectiveness is higher. If
they are not closely matched. vaccine
effectiveness can be reduced. How—
ever, it‘s important to remember that
even when the viruses are not closely
matched, the vaccine can still protect
many people and prevent tin—related
complications."
There are other flu vaccination
misconceptions out there, Fryden—
lund said. She pointed out that there
needs to be a better overall effort to
educate the public on the importance
of the process.
"There are many individuals who
vaccinate for all other preventable
diseases then decline the flu vac—
cine," Frydenlund said. "There
seems to be a belief that is not a seri—
ous illness or not a risk for young or
healthy people, that the vaccine is
not effective or that it causes illness
or side effects.“
Frydenlund also advised people
not to depend completely on over-
the—counter medication, such as
Tamiflu which she said give the per—
ception that the flu can be cured by a
pill.
"(Tamiflu) is a second line of de-
fense.“ Frydenluud said. "it's not a
primary prevention . "
Frydenlund could not stress the
importance of flu shots enough.
pointing specifically to the serious—
ness of the disease.
"(The flu) can lead to hospitaliza-
tion and sometimes even death.
Every flu season is different. and in—
fluenza infection can affect people
differently," Frydenlund said. "Even
healthy people can get very sick
from the flu and spread it to others."
According to data collected by the
Center for Disease Control (CDC).
the estimated annual flu—associated
deaths in the United States range
from a low of about 3,000 to a high
of around 49.000. The numbers
cover a period of 31 years.
The elderly are particular suscep—
tible to the flu. During recent sea-
sons. between 80 and 90 percent of
flu—related deaths involved people 65
years of age and older. People in that
age group do have an option for a
higher dose of the vaccine.
The CDC began taking an ag-
gressive stance on the disease in
2010 when its advisory committee
on immunization practices voter for
universal flu vaccination in the
United States to expand protection to
more people.
The recommendation was rather
simple: "Everyone 6 months of age
and older should get a flu vaccine
every season."
By evidence of the RCPH vacci-
nation numbers and other state-wide
information this year, however, it‘s
possible area residents aren't heeding
that advice.
Based on data entered into the
North Dakota Immunization Regs
istry between August 1. 2015. and
December 14. 2015. 4.176 Rolette
County residents have received a flu
vaccination from a North Dakota
Provider. During this same time
frame last year 4,519 Rolette County
residents had received an influenza
vaccination.
That translates into a drop of
nearly 8 percent.
Frydenlund said the decrease in
vaccinations is a concern because the
typical flu season is approaching its
peak months of January through
March. She said health care
providers are encouraged to start ad-
ministering shots by the end of Oc—
tobcr. but stressed that it's never too
late.
"As long as flu is circulating. vac-
cination is recommended," Fryden—
lund said. "It will be take about two
weeks from the time of vaccination
for you to. be protectet ."
nia wouldn't have developed."
If that wasn't enough, Nathan
only had to look across the table at
his youngest daughter, Maggie, to
learn a lesson.
“During the time I got sick, Mag-
gie, who was 5 years old at the time,
also tested positive for influenza;
however since she had her flu shot
she was able to recover within a few
days," Nathan said.
The Neameyers perspective of
life also changed after dealing the
Nathan's illness.
"We live in a great community.
Many people were praying for us,"
Nathan said. "Also we had lots of
help from many people and our
whole family is grateful for all the
assistance given during my illness."
Nathan said he thinks about his
family's experiences at the dawn of
every flu season.
"it just bothers me that I could
likely have saved everyone the trou-
ble if I would have taken five min-
utes to get a flu shot," Nathan said.
"I just don't see a downside to get-
ting it."
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possible for mid—career professionals
who already have a bachelor's degree
to obtain the academic credentials
they need to be licensed as teachers,
through graduate—level coursework.
The Board of Higher Education
has approved allowing Valley City
State University. Mayville State Uni-
versity and Dickinson State Univer-
sity to offer MAT degrees as part of
their course offerings. The three
schools are still awaiting approval
from the Higher Learning Commis-
sion, an accrediting agency based in
Chicago.
The task force is taking steps to
market the teaching profession to
North Dakota’s young people as an
attractive career option, including ad—
vertising the profession and develop-
ing a central website of job
opportunities.
Winter anglers reminded to clean up ice
The North Dakota Game and Fish
Department reminds winter anglers to
clean up the ice after fishing. This not
only applies to trash, but fish as well.
It is not only unsightly, but it is i1-
legal to leave fish behind on the ice.
According to the fishing proclama—
tion, when a fish is caught anglers
must either immediately release the
fish back into the water unharmed. or
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to be 65 years old or older, or disabled.
- Renters must meet the same income
requirements as homestead applicants.
There is no asset limitation for renters.
- No refund may be made to a person who pays
rent or fees for any living quarters, including
nursing homes, that are exempt from property
taxation and for which payment in lieu of
property taxes is not made.
- Heat, water, lights, telephone or furniture costs '
may not be considered as part of your rent
costs. If your landlord pays for these items,
you must deduct the cost of these items from
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pay for your utilities and furniture yourself,
you may not add the costs of these items to
your rent when you apply for the refund.
~ In order for you to receive a refund for part of
the rent you pay, your annual rent payments
must use a certain percentage of your
income. Here is how the formula works:
When 20% of your annual rent exceeds 4% of
your income, you receive a refund for the
overpayment of rent. Example: A renter pays $450 '
per month in rent ($5,400 per year), and the
renter’s income is $18,000.00.
20% of $5,400 is $1,080
4% of $18,000 is $720
Because $1,080 is $360 greater than $720, the
renter is entitled to a refund of $360.
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before June 1 following the year for whi ’
refund is claimed. Applications must be
income net-profit from any lihsiness,
including ranchingand farming.
reduce them to their daily possession.
It is common practice for some an-
glers to fillet fish on the ice. which is
fine. as long as fish entrails and other
parts are taken and properly disposed
of at home.
In addition, all trash, including
aluminum cans and Styrofoam con—
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