Four flu deaths reported in Ventura County
Tom Kisken , tkisken@vcstar.com, 805-437-0255 Published 12:52 p.m. PT Jan. 17, 2017 | Updated 10 hours ago
A flu season that may be peaking has already played a role in at least four Ventura County deaths since mid-December, Ventura County's public health officer said Tuesday.
Dr. Robert Levin said three of the fatalities involved elderly people. All of the deaths involved pre-existing conditions that increased the risk of flu complications. He cited patient privacy in not offering details about where the cases happened or specifics about the victims.
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http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/loc...unty/96272122/
Tom Kisken , tkisken@vcstar.com, 805-437-0255 Published 12:52 p.m. PT Jan. 17, 2017 | Updated 10 hours ago
A flu season that may be peaking has already played a role in at least four Ventura County deaths since mid-December, Ventura County's public health officer said Tuesday.
Dr. Robert Levin said three of the fatalities involved elderly people. All of the deaths involved pre-existing conditions that increased the risk of flu complications. He cited patient privacy in not offering details about where the cases happened or specifics about the victims.
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http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/loc...unty/96272122/