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NEWS RELEASE: Boston health officials announce first influenza-related death this season
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Remind residents that the flu vaccine is the best protection against illness
BOSTON ? A Boston man in his twenties with underlying health conditions is the first death linked to influenza this season in the city, the Boston Public Health Commission announced today. Since the beginning of October, there have been 122 reported cases of influenza in Boston, resulting in 32 people being hospitalized.
"Each death due to seasonal influenza is a tragic loss for a family and for our community," said Dr. Huy Nguyen, interim executive director of the Boston Public Health Commission. "This is a reminder for all Boston residents of the seriousness of influenza, especially in vulnerable populations. According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nationwide, deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza has already reached the epidemic threshold. It's vital that everyone get vaccinated to protect themselves and to protect their loved ones."
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