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12 swine flu deaths reported in Orange County
November 19, 2009
A 57-year-old man has died from swine-flu related complications, health officials reported today.
The man, who Orange County Health Department officials said had underlying health problems, brings to 12 the number of swine-flu related deaths in the county.
While most cases of H1N1 or swine flu are mild, pre-existing health conditions often play a role in how residents respond to the virus, said health department spokesman Dain Weister.
The majority of deaths from swine flu nationwide have occurred among those with underlying chronic health conditions.
"Pregnant women, cancer patients, people with asthma, diabetes, suppressed immune systems, heart disease, and kidney disease need to pay particular attention to personal hygiene, avoid close contact to infected persons, and consult with their healthcare provider regarding the influenza vaccine," said Weister.
Limited quantities of nasal mist and injectable H1N1 vaccine are available right now for people in high priority categories which include pregnant women, caregivers of infants less than six months of age, healthcare and emergency medical personnel, residents 6 months through 24 years of age, and anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system.
Shipments of vaccine are expected to continue to arrive throughout the influenza season. For a listing of events and providers who have agreed to be listed on the health department's website, go to http://www.orchd.com.
12 swine flu deaths reported in Orange County
November 19, 2009
A 57-year-old man has died from swine-flu related complications, health officials reported today.
The man, who Orange County Health Department officials said had underlying health problems, brings to 12 the number of swine-flu related deaths in the county.
While most cases of H1N1 or swine flu are mild, pre-existing health conditions often play a role in how residents respond to the virus, said health department spokesman Dain Weister.
The majority of deaths from swine flu nationwide have occurred among those with underlying chronic health conditions.
"Pregnant women, cancer patients, people with asthma, diabetes, suppressed immune systems, heart disease, and kidney disease need to pay particular attention to personal hygiene, avoid close contact to infected persons, and consult with their healthcare provider regarding the influenza vaccine," said Weister.
Limited quantities of nasal mist and injectable H1N1 vaccine are available right now for people in high priority categories which include pregnant women, caregivers of infants less than six months of age, healthcare and emergency medical personnel, residents 6 months through 24 years of age, and anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system.
Shipments of vaccine are expected to continue to arrive throughout the influenza season. For a listing of events and providers who have agreed to be listed on the health department's website, go to http://www.orchd.com.