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posted on March 19: Measles vaccine clinics start today at McMaster

The Hamilton Public Health Department has begun active surveillance for red measles after a McMaster University student tested positive for the highly contagious disease. Testing confirmed the diagnosis this weekend. The Health Department and McMaster's Student Health Services are working together to run measles vaccination clinics starting today, Tuesday, March 20. Clinics are open to all students, staff and faculty. Vaccination clinics will be held in Council Chamber, Gilmour Hall room 111: Tuesday, March 20 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The public health department says there are several groups of people who are considered to be immune to red measles and do not need the vaccination: 7 Anyone born before 1957 7 Anyone who has received at least one documented dose of vaccine for measles 7 Anyone who has been diagnosed with measles by a physician. Anyone who is unsure about their immunization history is encouraged to attend one of the vaccination clinics. Click here for more information from the public health department about red measles. Inquiries should be directed to the city's health connections phone line at 546-3550, or to McMaster's information line at 525-9140, ext. 21111.

posted on March 16: McMaster’s Steve Maga nets outstanding player title

McMaster's Steve Maga scored big last night, being named this season's top Canadian university basketball player. "This is great for Mac," the MBA student told the Hamilton Spectator. "And it's very special for my parents. From the time I was three years old, they supported and encouraged me in sports. I just loved it and all the time and effort was mutual. They gave me the optimum environment." Maga, who plays point guard, was named as the winner at an awards dinner held in Halifax prior to the start of this weekend's national championships. He takes home the Mike Mosher Memorial Trophy dedicated in honour of the late University of Waterloo basketball player and presented annually to the outstanding male basketball Player at a Canadian Interuniverity Athletic Union member institution. The selection is made on the basis of a ballot of all CIAU men's basketball coaches. Maga was also named to this year's CIAU All-Canadian First Team. Maga's win will, no doubt, pump up the Marauders' enthusiasm as the team steps onto the court this afternoon for the opening game of the 38th CIAU Men's Basketball Championships. The McMaster Marauders will fight for the jump against the Carleton Ravens this afternoon. The Marauders received one of two wild card invitations to the championships and are seeded fifth. The Ravens are the OUA East champions and are seeded fourth in the tournament. Photo: CIAU Web site