First H1N1 death reported in Tippecanoe Co. - IN
By TAYA FLORES • tflores@jconline.com • October 15, 2009
A 40-year-old woman died Thursday in Tippecanoe County from H1N1 influenza, according to health officials.
This is the first reported death from H1N1 in Tippecanoe County.
The woman died Thursday morning from overwhelming respiratory failure at a local hospital. She had a previous medical condition that caused her to have complications from the H1N1 virus, said Dr. Michael Bohlin, health officer for the Tippecanoe County Health Department.
Bohlin would not release the woman’s name or the name of the medical condition. He did not provide information about where the woman lived.
Bohlin said to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus, Tippecanoe County residents should become vaccinated as soon as the vaccine becomes available to them.
He also advised local residents to take the same precautions health officials have been touting since the beginning of the H1N1 outbreak, such as washing one’s hands and coughing into one’s sleeve.
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40-Year-Old Naturita Man Dies From Swine Flu - CO
by Beverly CorbellOct 15, 2009
MONTROSE – A 40-year-old Naturita man died Wednesday from swine flu at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, according to Karen Connor of the Montrose County Health Department.
Connor said the man, whose name has not been released, had no previous health conditions that she’s aware of. She said the man’s death does not mean the disease is spreading any faster, but that it should be taken seriously and people in high risk categories should get a swine flu vaccination.
“It should not raise an alarm, but should indicate it can be a serious illness and people do need to get a vaccination,” she said.
The free flu shots are being offered at the Montrose Health Department today and tomorrow at 1845 South Townsend Avenue. Medical personnel up to age 49 and children ages 2 to 4 can receive the nasal mist vaccination, Connor said. Those giving direct patient care over the age of 49 can receive the injection. Pregnant women can receive the injection, but not the nasal mist, and anyone providing care for children under 6 should be immunized. Whether they get the mist or the shot depends on their age.
There is no charge for the flu vaccination, Connor said, but private practitioners may charge an administrative fee that can be billed to insurance.
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