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September 2, 2009
Swine flu claims life of Davidson County child
A 5-year-old Davidson County boy died Monday from H1N1 influenza, the virus commonly known as "swine flu," the Metro Health Department said this morning.
The boy became ill Friday and died Monday at a hospital. The health department said in a news release that it was "investigating whether any underlying medical conditions may have contributed to the death."
?Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this child,? said Dr. Bill Paul, Metro health director. "Even though most people who get H1N1 flu have a mild illness and quick recovery, this death is a sobering reminder that it can be a serious illness. We all need to pay attention and do what we can to help reduce the spread of the virus."
- MICHAEL CASS
September 2, 2009
Swine flu claims life of Davidson County child
A 5-year-old Davidson County boy died Monday from H1N1 influenza, the virus commonly known as "swine flu," the Metro Health Department said this morning.
The boy became ill Friday and died Monday at a hospital. The health department said in a news release that it was "investigating whether any underlying medical conditions may have contributed to the death."
?Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this child,? said Dr. Bill Paul, Metro health director. "Even though most people who get H1N1 flu have a mild illness and quick recovery, this death is a sobering reminder that it can be a serious illness. We all need to pay attention and do what we can to help reduce the spread of the virus."
- MICHAEL CASS
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