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Flu appears to have claimed the life of another Michigan child; 7th similar deaths in past month
Associated Press ^
Posted on 02/21/2003 10:56:16 AM PST by RCW2001
The Newaygo County boy is the seventh young person in the state to die during the past month after having flu-like symptoms.
Health officials haven't released the child's identity. But local media outlets identified him as two-year-old Jack Henry Williams.
The boy died Friday at his Fremont home.
In western Michigan, 16-year-old Billy Joe Green of Kentwood died Saturday and eleven-year-old Ashley Racine of Hastings died February 12.
Both also had flu-like symptoms before they died.
Four children ages five to 14 died in southeastern Michigan between January 25 and February 3 after similar illnesses.
TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: flu; sars
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posted on
02/21/2003 10:56:16 AM PST
by
RCW2001
To: RCW2001
History says we're overdue for a big one. Would like to know if these kids were in otherwise good health.
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posted on
02/21/2003 10:58:13 AM PST
by
Mamzelle
To: RCW2001
To: RCW2001; beaversmom
Okay, now I think I am starting to get concerned. This was posted last night.
Health officials seek answers in deaths of five local children
The Virginian Pilot ^ | 02/21/03 | Steve Stone
Posted on 02/20/2003 8:55 PM PST by pgkdan
Health officials seek answers in deaths of five local children By STEVE STONE, The Virginian-Pilot © February 21, 2003 Last updated 8:58 PM Feb. 20
The Virginia Department of Health is working with local health officials to see if there is any common cause in the deaths of five children that have occurred in as many days.
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posted on
02/21/2003 11:12:56 AM PST
by
TXBubba
To: TXBubba
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posted on
02/21/2003 11:14:41 AM PST
by
TXBubba
To: Mamzelle
So many infectious diseases start off with flu like symptoms. Could be a virulent flu, or menangitis or something else. Have to wait to find out more.
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posted on
02/21/2003 12:18:38 PM PST
by
doc30
To: All
This is something IMHO that we parents need to take seriously. The deaths of 7 kids in Michigan and 5 in Virginia from essentially the same symptoms is strange.
I have been hearing the Virgnia Department of Health announcing this on the radio and news today, because most of these deaths are within the geographical area I live in.
Wonder if the Virginia Department of Health knows of the Michigan outbreak, or vice versa? I may make a phone call to them just to see if they do.
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posted on
02/21/2003 1:09:54 PM PST
by
judicial meanz
( socialism- its a mental disorder, not a political view.)
To: judicial meanz
I live in Michigan with three young children (all under three years old) and my father in law just came down with a nasty flu with high fevers and the like. Somewhat frightening.
According to the accounts I've seen the kids who died were all in good health before contracting the flu. Best advice is, keep a close eye on your kids, keep them well hydrated, and if the fever doesn't break after two days seek medical attention.
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posted on
02/21/2003 1:21:39 PM PST
by
Damocles
(sword of..)
To: Damocles
Thanks for the advice Damocles. I have two kids, 3 and 7, and a sick 42 year old wife who catches everything that comes along because of her condition ( heart disease and COPD).
I have to keep a weather eye out for this. I live in the Hampton Roads area.
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posted on
02/21/2003 1:31:28 PM PST
by
judicial meanz
( socialism- its a mental disorder, not a political view.)
To: flutters; aristeides
Should this thread be revisited? Hmm...
To: TaxRelief
What is the connection? Did they die of a respiratory flu?
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posted on
04/29/2003 6:50:26 PM PDT
by
Nov3
To: Nov3; Jim Robinson
You know, they only attributed a couple of the deaths to strep that I know of...I wonder why they really died?
You know, right after CPAC, which took place in DC, our youngest son had an atypical pnuemonia. He was quite ill, but recovered. Our doctor blamed the pool water at the Hotel, Jim. ;)
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