Re: Indiana/Ohio: Doctors investigating H1N1 death of man and critical illness of his sister
I'm pretty sure the family members posting some of the above comments would disagree with the bold text here.
IN, Dearborn Health Departments Investigating H1N1
Posted at 8:27 am on Monday, July 13, 2009 by Mike Perleberg
(Lawrenceburg, IN) - After news broke of a flu pandemic a couple months ago, most people in southeast Indiana perhaps dismissed the threat.
On July 5, a 19-year-old Moores Hill resident died from H1N1 influenza - better known as the swine flu - reawakening fears locally.
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe broke news of Indiana's first H1N1 death on Friday afternoon. Hamilton County Coroner Dr. O'Dell Owens announced through various media outlets that the victim was Matt "Skinny" McIntosh.
"I would like to extend my sympathies to the family for their loss," said Dr. Monroe. "We know the virus is still circulating in the state, and we have been concerned that there would be fatalities. Influenza always has the potential to cause serious disease or even death."
Doctors for about a week were not sure what caused the teenager to become so ill, but say they never ruled out the possibility of the swine flu. Intial tests were negative for the disease, but longer tests came back positive.
State health officials are working closely with the Dearborn County Health Department to investigate the case and have already communicated with all close contacts and health care providers who might have been exposed to the case.
LISTEN TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT INDIANA'S FIRST H1N1-RELATED DEATH FROM INDIANA STATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER DR. JUDY MONROE. DOWNLOAD MP3 (2:37 - 1.8 MB).
Matt's sister, Mindy MacIntosh, is still hospitalized with a probable case of the swine flu. Her mother Katrina McIntosh said late last week that Mindy was still in critical condition.
"The death of this individual does not change our message to the public, which is to practice normal precautions to avoid influenza and other respiratory diseases. If you have milder symptoms of influenza, we advise you to stay home and contact your health care provider for advice," said Dr. Monroe.
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, there have been 170 deaths related to the pandemic H1N1 flu nationally. Each year, about 36,000 people in the United States die from complications of seasonal influenza.
For tips on what you can do to help prevent the spread of H1N1 and other diseases, visit http://www.in.gov/flu/.
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I'm pretty sure the family members posting some of the above comments would disagree with the bold text here.
IN, Dearborn Health Departments Investigating H1N1
Posted at 8:27 am on Monday, July 13, 2009 by Mike Perleberg
(Lawrenceburg, IN) - After news broke of a flu pandemic a couple months ago, most people in southeast Indiana perhaps dismissed the threat.
On July 5, a 19-year-old Moores Hill resident died from H1N1 influenza - better known as the swine flu - reawakening fears locally.
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe broke news of Indiana's first H1N1 death on Friday afternoon. Hamilton County Coroner Dr. O'Dell Owens announced through various media outlets that the victim was Matt "Skinny" McIntosh.
"I would like to extend my sympathies to the family for their loss," said Dr. Monroe. "We know the virus is still circulating in the state, and we have been concerned that there would be fatalities. Influenza always has the potential to cause serious disease or even death."
Doctors for about a week were not sure what caused the teenager to become so ill, but say they never ruled out the possibility of the swine flu. Intial tests were negative for the disease, but longer tests came back positive.
State health officials are working closely with the Dearborn County Health Department to investigate the case and have already communicated with all close contacts and health care providers who might have been exposed to the case.
LISTEN TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT INDIANA'S FIRST H1N1-RELATED DEATH FROM INDIANA STATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER DR. JUDY MONROE. DOWNLOAD MP3 (2:37 - 1.8 MB).
Matt's sister, Mindy MacIntosh, is still hospitalized with a probable case of the swine flu. Her mother Katrina McIntosh said late last week that Mindy was still in critical condition.
"The death of this individual does not change our message to the public, which is to practice normal precautions to avoid influenza and other respiratory diseases. If you have milder symptoms of influenza, we advise you to stay home and contact your health care provider for advice," said Dr. Monroe.
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, there have been 170 deaths related to the pandemic H1N1 flu nationally. Each year, about 36,000 people in the United States die from complications of seasonal influenza.
For tips on what you can do to help prevent the spread of H1N1 and other diseases, visit http://www.in.gov/flu/.
Photo Source: MySpace.com
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