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    Woman dies of H1N1 virus

    A 26-year-old Qatari woman has died from H1N1 flu virus, the Supreme Council of Health announced yesterday.
    Her death brings the total number of H1N1 victims in Qatar to 11 since the first case in August last year.
    The last death from the virus was on January 10.
    The latest victim, who was 29 months pregnant, was admitted to Hamad Hospital on October 10, suffering from acute pneumonia and high fever. She was treated as a suspected H1N1 case.
    Public Health director Dr Mohamed al-Thani said the twins she was bearing had been rescued and were under close observation now.
    Dr Mohamed al-Thani called on residents to comply with the preventive measures against H1N1 as declared by the Supreme Council of Health.
    He stressed that anyone having flu symptoms should immediately visit the nearest Primary Health Centre.
    H1N1 symptoms include fever, cough and runny nose .
    He also stressed the importance of seasonal flu shots, especially by the most vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, pilgrims, children, people suffering from chronic diseases and the aged.
    The flu shots are available at the Vaccination Section at Abu Hamour Centre.
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