Posted on 09/29/2009 9:00:40 AM PDT by Dallas59
Health officials have confirmed that a fifth person, a 16-year-old, has died from the swine flu in Dallas County.
WFAA-TV reported that the teen was a student at Berkner High School in Richardson. A Richardson school district spokesperson could not immediately be reached for comment this morning.
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From this article it is really hitting school age kids. Of course, group gatherings like schools are very vulnerable for the virus to spread.
They seem to think that older people have some immunity having been exposed through the years to some element of the swine flu.
It is rather scary. And I suppose we have at least the next 6 months to be concerned about this.
Exactly. “swine flu” is not a cause of death.
Was he septic?
Did he die from heart failure?
Did he die from complications of swine flu, as in bacterial pneumonia (Staph sp. infection)
Swine flu DOES NOT kill you, technically, as in an ME will not properly write “swine flu” as the cause of death.
More scare tactics from a compliant and/or un-curious media drone.
Mexican??
5th person to die nationally, or 5th person to die in Dallas?
I think one death was from ‘complications’ from the flu...maybe that could be construed as ‘underlying’ condition.
I am assuming you are referring to something like asthma and such.
I think 5th person to die in the Dallas county area.
This flu, like every flu will not be without deaths and is does seem it spreads quicker in environments like schools as compared to other bugs, but I will think there is a lot of state/press fear mongering going on.
RIP for the poor youngster.
Your first words in your post are truer than you might realize — “From this article ...”
The H1N1 virus is LESS impactful than prior flu ‘pandemics,’ in that its effects are less severe than typical.
What has been more severe is the hysteria of the reporters.
Go to http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/identifyingpatients.htm and read what the REAL guidance to clinicians is. If you are moderately curious or scientifically inclined, please take the time to read this. It will put your mind at ease and allow you to properly evaluate the (modest) threat of this ‘pandemic’ flu strain. [ remember that pandemic refers to how widespread it is, not how deadly it is ]
Meanwhile, twice that many have died from the common flu - no big deal. /sarc
If the "underlying issues" were something to do with groups liberals hate - like traditional mothers or smokers (tobacco - for liberals pot smokers are cool - tobacco smokers are bad) or people who are overweight... If any of those were the "underlying cause" they - and their shills in the MSM - would be screaming it from the rooftops. But - when it comes to AIDS or gay men - we must have reverence. THEY must be afforded great dignity - they are the politically chosen people... So my guess is - only based on how the MSM is treating it - is that the "underlying issue" is AIDS or other STD's.
Again, facts from a credible source to help you be prepared and act correctly if you start to present with flu symptoms —
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare.htm
“So my guess is - only based on how the MSM is treating it - is that the “underlying issue” is AIDS or other STD’s.”
That’s quite a leap. An irresponsible leap, to say the least.
We’ve had two deaths in our area from H1N1 both were young. One had underlying health problems, the other were otherwise healthy.
Two young adult deaths in our relatively small area in September is a big deal. We are not even in the flu season yet.
Yes, the eldery and handicapped die of the regular flu. However, this flu is taking out younger people and that has a different effect on the community even though the numbers are not high. It is a big deal for a school community when they lose one of the kids for any reason. This is going to cause overreaction in the public.
AIDS is not the underlying issue.
Asthma and Sickle Cell are the primary underlying issues reported connected with H1N1 deaths.
RIP.
“Tim Clark, a Richardson school district spokesman, would only confirm that a special education student, who had underlying medical conditions, died over the weekend. He said the student’s last day at school was Sept. 18 and that the student appeared healthy that day.
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The death comes as Dallas-Fort Worth continues to deal with the spread of the flu.
Over the weekend, 14-year-old Chloe Lindsey, a student at Leonard Middle School in Fort Worth, died from complications of influenza, her family said. Tarrant County health officials confirmed today that a child died from the swine flu on Sunday.
Earlier this month, Dallas County officials also announced the death of 11-year-old Cynthia Garcia of Garland. The Price Elementary School student had no underlying medical conditions.”
This person did have an underlying condition, but some others who have died have not and had perfectly healthy immune systems.
The majority of deaths and hospitalizations are among the young. That’s not hysteria, it’s fact.
I don’t think this is as bad as the media has portrayed it, but that is still a fact.
Look into the data. Pediatrics deaths attributed to a diagnosed H1N1 infection or its complications are trending DOWN.
I am not disputing the facts. I am aware of them.
The FACTS are that this H1Na-A virus is no population killer, is far less potent than the ‘bird-flu’ or SARS, and is UNWORTHY of the attention it is getting, at least from an epidemiological perspective.
Go to the CDC site. Read the guidance to clinicians and the advice to individuals sections. You’ll see they print the usual — get rest, stay home from work/school, force fluids, take NSAIDs (drugs with analgesic, antipyretic properties). AND watch for symptoms of potentially serious complications.
Be factually informed. DON’T act on anything in USA Today, Reader’s Digest, People or similar. READ the CDC content.
just my advice.
That trend is good news....thanks for the info.
Dr. Danger ;-)
I believe a look into the stats and trends will reveal that whilst the timing may be early, the differential mortality rate is not going to be statistically profound — the difference is in diagnosis and reporting. (trends can change)
In other words, due to awareness and testing, more specific diagnoses will be reported, and more will be reported in the media due to ‘hype.’
A death from pneumonia is not normally reported, except when it makes news — as in a “swine flu” death.
Just my four cents.
They've already announced pregnant women, children and people who are overweight - so why can't they tell us the “other underlying ” reasons?
When a flu death is announced on radio, it's usually a male in his 30's.. Haven't heard every announcement - but so far it's been pretty consistent. That leaves out pregnant women - and children.
Here's what we know - liberals NEVER give dignity to groups they don't like - but they expect massive respect for their victim groups - and those are: gays, drug users, blacks and Hispanics (who aren't from Cuba...) Do you think the "underlying" cause has anything to do with one of these groups? I suspect it because of the way their treating it - great respect. Liberals only have respect for themselves...
That’s my back yard. I live less than 2 miles from that school and just about every friend my children have attends school there.
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