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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, January 19-January 25, 2023 Shop from the Shop from the Safety of Safety of your Car! your Car! We Moms! 102 James Love School Rd. • Shelby, NC (off S. Lafayette St. across from Hoyle Plumbing) 704-480-0410 Mon-Thurs 8-10 • Fri & Sat 8-11 • Sun 12Noon-6 _ 704-487-8114 • DonGibsonTheatre.com 318 South Washington St. • Shelby, NC UPCOMING SHOWS MENTION DISCOUNT CODE 9911 For A 10% Ticket Discount When Ordering Online Or In Person. ©CommunityFirstMedia ©CommunityFirstMedia FOREIGN LANDERS Friday, February 17 th, 2023 8:00 PM Tickets Available YOUNG DUBLINERS Friday, February 10 th, 2023 8:00 PM Tickets Available MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES Saturday, February 11 th, 2023 8:00 PM Tickets Available Health Department to Host Free Drive-thru COVID-19 Test Distribution Event February 10 at Cleveland County Health Department SHELBY, NC – The Cleveland County Health Department is hosting a free drive-thru COVID-19 test distribu- tion event on Friday, February 10th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The event will take place at the Cleveland County Health Department located at 200 S Post Road, Shelby. Each vehicle will receive 10 free at-home COVID-19 tests. "We are currently seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the country and in our county," Cleveland County Deputy Health Director Deshay Oliver said. "Some of this is likely due to the presence of the new Omicron subvariant named XBB.1.5. The CDC projected last Friday that about 40% of confi rmed U.S. Covid cases are caused by the XBB.1.5 strain, up from 20% the week prior. Staying home when you are sick and testing for CO- VID-19 is an easy and effective way to help prevent the spread of the virus." The Cleveland County Health Department is encour- aging community members to take advantage of this at- home test distribution event to stock up on tests now, so they are available when you need them. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 is encouraged to quarantine at home away from others for fi ve (5) days following the date of symptom onset, or if asymptomatic, for fi ve (5) days fol- lowing the date of the test. NCDHHS has launched a time-limited program in part- nership with StarMed Healthcare to provide free access to telemedicine screenings for COVID-19 treatment for North Carolinians who test positive. This program is avail- able now until funding runs out, which is expected to be around mid-March. People who test positive for COVID-19 with an at-home test or other method can set up an ap- pointment online at https://starmed.care/nc/ or call 704- 941-6000, seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is no cost to the patient. For more information about COVID-19 testing and vacci- nation services available at the Cleveland County Health Department, please call our COVID-19 helpline at 980- 484-6019. Submitted by DeShay Oliver CLEVELAND COUNTY Public Health Center Allergies can vary in severity and cause various symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic, allergies occur when the immune system re- acts to a foreign substance by producing antibodies. These antibodies identify a particu- lar allergen as harmful, even when it isn't. Allergies can cause reactions in the skin, breathing passages and di- gestive system. Thousands of people ex- perience allergies to foods, pets and environmental fac- tors. Pets also can be suscep- tible to allergies. Allergies can be found in cats and dogs, according to PetMD. They also may be present in other animals. People who notice their companion animals scratching, chewing or licking themselves more than normal may find their pets have allergies. Some pets may experience gastro- intestinal issues as well. The pet care information site Pet Cube says common allergens for pets can in- clude: • pollen from trees, grass and weeds • food ingredients • dust mites • prescription medications • fleas • flea/tick control prod- ucts • cleaning products While their human friends may get runny noses or coughs from allergies, symp- toms of allergies in cats and dogs tend to take the form of skin irritation, otherwise known as allergic dermati- tis. Pet parents should look for the presence of red and irritated skin, hair loss, hot spots, and rashes or hives, in addition to extensive itching or obsessive licking. Flea allergies are one of the most common sources of allergies for pets. The bite of just one or two fleas per week is enough to cause a reaction. A pet gnawing just at the base of the tail may be suffering from fleas, al- though other areas may be affected, advises PetMD. Seasonal and environ- mental allergies or allergies to foods can result in face rubbing and licking, espe- cially the paws. Skin or ear infections also may occur. Pets also may be allergic to one another. According to veterinarian Dr. Robert Trimble, co-founder of the San Francisco-based Fuzzy Pet Health, says he's heard of dogs being allergic to cats and vice versa. The American Kennel Club urges pet parents to seek help if their pets seem to be itchy all the time. Al- lowing a pet to scratch or lick for extended periods of time may lead to skin infec- tions with bacteria or yeast. While all allergies cannot be tested, elimination diets and other techniques may help pinpoint sources of allergies. It is essential to speak with a vet to determine how to relieve allergies to help pets feel more comfortable. Symptoms pet have allergies and what's behind them GREAT VALUE! GREAT VALUE! 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