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37-year-old Duval man dies of H1N1
Health officials didn't immediately say whether he had an underlying medical condition.
* By Jeremy Cox
* Story updated at 12:05 PM on Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2009
An eighth Duval County resident has died of the H1N1 virus, health officials said today.
The 37-year-old man died Sept. 15 from the infection, better known as the swine flu. As is customary in such cases, the Duval County Health Department didn't release the man's name or place of residence.
The swine flu is blamed for 10 deaths on the First Coast. Outside of Duval, there have been one each in Clay and St. Johns counties.
Statewide, there have been 87 swine flu deaths. State health officials are expected to update that number later today.
To avoid getting or spreading the flu, health officials recommend that you:
* Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
* Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness.
* Contact your physician if you are experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting.
Source: http://www.staugustine.com/stories/0...2409_026.shtml
10th area resident dies from swine flu
St. Johns County has first fatality from flu
By RICHARD PRIOR | More by this reporter | richard.prior@staugustine.com | Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2009 ; Updated: 12:27 AM on Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ten residents of the tri-county area have now died of swine flu, following Wednesday's announcement of Duval County's eighth fatality.
The Duval County Health Department declined to say if the 37-year-old man who died Sept. 15 had any underlying health problems, according to The Florida Times-Union.
A 54-year-old man became the first confirmed swine flu fatality in St. Johns County, according to an announcement Tuesday from the local health department.
One fatality has been announced in Clay County.
The St. Johns County victim did have an underlying health condition, local officials reported.
No additional information was available about the case.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified five groups of people who are at a higher risk for H1N1 swine flu complications or more at risk because of their job, according to the St. Johns County Health Department.
Those groups are pregnant women, household members and caregivers of children under 6 months old, health-care and emergency medical services personnel, children and young adults between 6 months and 24 years old, and people between 25 and 64 years old with underlying medical conditions.
The virus may pose a lesser threat to those over 65 since they may have been exposed to a similar influenza virus in their youth. As a result, they may have some limited immunity to the illness, according to the SJCHD.
The health department announced that it is working with St. Johns County Administration, the sheriff's office, county emergency management, fire rescue, the school district and Flagler Hospital "to ensure that our community is well prepared."
Flu symptoms include fever, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough and, in some cases, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, according to the health department.
People who experience those symptoms should call their health care provider.
The health department said the seasonal flu vaccine is not effective on H1N1 swine flu.
Local health departments should begin receiving H1N1 swine flu vaccine by mid-October. There's no word yet on when the vaccine will be distributed.
For information on the flu, go to www.MyFluSafety.com or call the Florida Flu information line at 1-877-352-3581.
For information on St. Johns County Health Department services and events, go to www.StJohnsCHD.org.
PRECAUTIONS
Dr. Dawn Allicock, director of the St. Johns County Health Department, offers the
following tips to avoid spreading the flu:
* Cough/sneeze into your elbow, sleeve, or a disposable tissue.
* Wash your hands well and often.
* Stay home if you are sick (at least 24 hours after fever is gone).
* Take time to get vaccinated.
* Individuals experiencing cough, fever, and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their health care provider.
37-year-old Duval man dies of H1N1
Health officials didn't immediately say whether he had an underlying medical condition.
* By Jeremy Cox
* Story updated at 12:05 PM on Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2009
An eighth Duval County resident has died of the H1N1 virus, health officials said today.
The 37-year-old man died Sept. 15 from the infection, better known as the swine flu. As is customary in such cases, the Duval County Health Department didn't release the man's name or place of residence.
The swine flu is blamed for 10 deaths on the First Coast. Outside of Duval, there have been one each in Clay and St. Johns counties.
Statewide, there have been 87 swine flu deaths. State health officials are expected to update that number later today.
To avoid getting or spreading the flu, health officials recommend that you:
* Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
* Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness.
* Contact your physician if you are experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting.
Source: http://www.staugustine.com/stories/0...2409_026.shtml
10th area resident dies from swine flu
St. Johns County has first fatality from flu
By RICHARD PRIOR | More by this reporter | richard.prior@staugustine.com | Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2009 ; Updated: 12:27 AM on Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ten residents of the tri-county area have now died of swine flu, following Wednesday's announcement of Duval County's eighth fatality.
The Duval County Health Department declined to say if the 37-year-old man who died Sept. 15 had any underlying health problems, according to The Florida Times-Union.
A 54-year-old man became the first confirmed swine flu fatality in St. Johns County, according to an announcement Tuesday from the local health department.
One fatality has been announced in Clay County.
The St. Johns County victim did have an underlying health condition, local officials reported.
No additional information was available about the case.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified five groups of people who are at a higher risk for H1N1 swine flu complications or more at risk because of their job, according to the St. Johns County Health Department.
Those groups are pregnant women, household members and caregivers of children under 6 months old, health-care and emergency medical services personnel, children and young adults between 6 months and 24 years old, and people between 25 and 64 years old with underlying medical conditions.
The virus may pose a lesser threat to those over 65 since they may have been exposed to a similar influenza virus in their youth. As a result, they may have some limited immunity to the illness, according to the SJCHD.
The health department announced that it is working with St. Johns County Administration, the sheriff's office, county emergency management, fire rescue, the school district and Flagler Hospital "to ensure that our community is well prepared."
Flu symptoms include fever, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough and, in some cases, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, according to the health department.
People who experience those symptoms should call their health care provider.
The health department said the seasonal flu vaccine is not effective on H1N1 swine flu.
Local health departments should begin receiving H1N1 swine flu vaccine by mid-October. There's no word yet on when the vaccine will be distributed.
For information on the flu, go to www.MyFluSafety.com or call the Florida Flu information line at 1-877-352-3581.
For information on St. Johns County Health Department services and events, go to www.StJohnsCHD.org.
PRECAUTIONS
Dr. Dawn Allicock, director of the St. Johns County Health Department, offers the
following tips to avoid spreading the flu:
* Cough/sneeze into your elbow, sleeve, or a disposable tissue.
* Wash your hands well and often.
* Stay home if you are sick (at least 24 hours after fever is gone).
* Take time to get vaccinated.
* Individuals experiencing cough, fever, and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their health care provider.