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Produced by Sgt. Jennifer Brofer

Produced by Sgt. Jennifer Brofer

Sgt. Jennifer Brofer

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Volunteers are needed for a toy drive benefiting the Rady’s Children’s Hospital in San Diego, and the goal is to collect at least 1,000 toys by Oct. 16.

Six to ten Marines are needed to help collect, catalog and deliver the donated toys, according to Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Shoemaker, Systems Planning and Engineering chief for G-6, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Star 94.1 initiated the toy drive, but Shoemaker wants to help.

“It shows that we’re engaging with the local community,” said Shoemaker, who has been involved with toy donation drives for the past six years.

Donated toys should be new and unwrapped; used video games are also acceptable. Stuffed animals are highly encouraged because doctors can use them to illustrate to sick children the different types of operations they will undergo. 

There will be several toy drop-off locations around the base, such as near the PX on Mainside, Del Mar and other locations, to be determined. Some locations will need Marine volunteers to man the collection points, but Dress Blues won’t be required.

“Depending on which units want to get involved, there could be locations in their areas,” said Shoemaker.

With only a week to collect toys, it’s crucial that volunteers step forward to help.

“Any unit can collect toys, put them in a van and drive them over here, or just go to a location and drop them off,” said Shoemaker.

To volunteer to collect toys, or to find out how your unit can get involved, call 760-763-1590 or 760-547-3637.

Produced by Sgt. Jennifer Brofer, 1st Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs Office

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By, Douglas Allen, NCHP PAO
 
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - "This flu season is not the same as years past,"
said Jennifer Holden, RN, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton immunizations
project manager. "There are two types of influenza that we need to get
immunized against-the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu. We will first give
vaccinations for the seasonal flu, then give the H1N1 vaccine later when we
receive it."
    Active duty members will receive their flu vaccines at their Regimental or
Battalion Aid Stations. For everyone else, the Naval Hospital will be
offering the seasonal flu vaccine to all TRICARE beneficiaries from Oct. 3
thru Oct. 9, 2009 at various locations around base.
"Everyone should get the influenza vaccine as it is the first and best
defense against getting the flu," said Holden. "And it is especially
important that those at high risk of flu related complications receive the
vaccine."
    Those at high risk are:
All children from 6 months up to 18 years of age.
Parents/guardians and care givers of children from 6 months to 5 years of
age.
Women who will be pregnant during influenza season.
Anyone with long-term health problems.
Anyone with a weakened immune system.
Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities.
Health care workers. 
People six months old and older can receive the flu vaccine. A military ID
card will be required to receive the flu vaccine. Anyone unable to attend
these clinics may receive the vaccination for their primary care clinic
immunization office starting the week of Oct. 12 unless you are in one of
the high risk categories then you may contact you primary care clinic
immediately.
    Vaccinations will be given at the following locations on the listed
days:
.    Oct. 3, 2009 thru Oct. 9, 2009 at the Pharmacy Entrance of the Naval
Hospital Camp Pendleton from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
.    Oct. 6, 2009 at the 31 Area Branch Medical Clinic from    8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
.    Oct. 7, 2009 at the 52 Area Branch Medical Clinic from    8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
.    Oct. 9, 2009 at the Family Medicine Oceanside Clinic from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.
    For more information about flu vaccinations please call your primary
care provider or the Naval Hospital's medical information line at (760)
725-HELP, option four. For more information about the seasonal and H1N1 flu
please visit the Navy's flu information website at
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/CNIC_HQ_Site/OperationPrepare/FluInformation/index
.htm.

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"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government -- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests."