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Pasco reports third swine flu death
A staff report
Published: December 4, 2009
NEW PORT RICHEY - The Pasco County Health Department received notification of the third confirmed swine flu death in the county, the department announced today. The patient, a 40-year-old man, had multiple chronic underlying medical conditions.
"We are saddened by this loss in our community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends." David Johnson, Pasco County health officer, said in a news release. "H1N1 is still occurring in our county, and as a community we need to continue to follow the recommended precautions to avoid spreading infections. We encourage influenza vaccinations."
A 45-year-old man and a 35-year-old man died from swine flu in October.
Swine flu can be mild or severe in different people and may cause worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions, the health department stated.
"Fighting H1N1 swine flu is a three-step approach: 1) get a vaccination, 2) practice everyday prevention (including frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home when sick), and 3) use antiviral drugs correctly if your health professional recommends them," the news release stated.
For information on upcoming swine flu vaccination clinics, go to www.myflusafety.com.
Pasco reports third swine flu death
A staff report
Published: December 4, 2009
NEW PORT RICHEY - The Pasco County Health Department received notification of the third confirmed swine flu death in the county, the department announced today. The patient, a 40-year-old man, had multiple chronic underlying medical conditions.
"We are saddened by this loss in our community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends." David Johnson, Pasco County health officer, said in a news release. "H1N1 is still occurring in our county, and as a community we need to continue to follow the recommended precautions to avoid spreading infections. We encourage influenza vaccinations."
A 45-year-old man and a 35-year-old man died from swine flu in October.
Swine flu can be mild or severe in different people and may cause worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions, the health department stated.
"Fighting H1N1 swine flu is a three-step approach: 1) get a vaccination, 2) practice everyday prevention (including frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home when sick), and 3) use antiviral drugs correctly if your health professional recommends them," the news release stated.
For information on upcoming swine flu vaccination clinics, go to www.myflusafety.com.