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Posted 1 day ago
H1N1 is back.
County of Lambton Community Health Services Department has received lab confirmation of a second case of H1N1 flu virus in a Lambton County resident.
"Lambton's second positive case of the H1N1 flu virus is an 11 year-old male," says Dr. Chris Greensmith, Medical Officer of Health with the Community Health Services Department. "The individual was not hospitalized and has recovered at home."
Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza (flu) including, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
People who have symptoms of respiratory illness should contact their health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
Posted 1 day ago
H1N1 is back.
County of Lambton Community Health Services Department has received lab confirmation of a second case of H1N1 flu virus in a Lambton County resident.
"Lambton's second positive case of the H1N1 flu virus is an 11 year-old male," says Dr. Chris Greensmith, Medical Officer of Health with the Community Health Services Department. "The individual was not hospitalized and has recovered at home."
Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza (flu) including, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
People who have symptoms of respiratory illness should contact their health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
