Second H1N1 death in Manatee County - FL
Posted: Oct 13, 2009 03:10 PM
Updated: Oct 13, 2009 03:10 PM
BRADENTON - The Manatee County Health Department has received notification of its second H1N1 (Swine) Flu-related death in a 37-year-old female resident.
The patient had underlying medical conditions that put her at greater risk of complications from flu.
“We offer our sincere condolences to this individual’s family and friends for their loss.” said Dr. Jennifer Bencie, Administrator, Manatee County Health Department.
“While most cases of H1N1 Swine Flu are mild, there are exceptions. Pre-existing health conditions often play a role in how individuals react to the flu. Some people are at higher risk for complications from the virus and are strongly encouraged to call their health care providers if they experience flu-like symptoms. These include people with underlying chronic health conditions, pregnant women, the elderly and the very young.
H1N1 Swine Flu, like seasonal flu, can in some circumstances be very serious, therefore, all of us should continue to adhere to good health practices including, staying home from school or work if sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands frequently.”
On Monday, August 24th, Florida Department of Health launched a toll-free number to provide public health information and updates on H1N1 Swine flu. The information line is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT, seven days a week. Information is available in English, Spanish and Creole. Florida Flu Information Line 1-877-352-3581.
Up to date information on the H1N1 flu & what you can do can be found at www.MyFluSafety.com
http://www.mysuncoast.com/Global/story.asp?S=11307237
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/10/13/health/AP-US-MED-Swine-Flu.html?_r=1
Near Half of Swine Flu Patients Otherwise Healthy
Published: October 13, 2009
Filed at 2:39 p.m. ET
ATLANTA (AP) — The largest U.S. analysis of hospitalized adult swine flu patients has found almost half were healthy people who did not have asthma or any other chronic illnesses before they got sick. Health officials released the surprising results at a news conference on Tuesday, noting that 46 percent of 1,400 hospitalized adults did not have a chronic underlying condition.