JimO
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I received a response to an e-mail request and the updated total for LA County is 44.
There is one more death in San Diego:
Source: http://www.10news.com/news/20954114/detail.html
Death Of County Man, 64, Linked To Swine Flu
POSTED: 5:22 pm PDT September 16, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- A 64-year-old man with underlying medical conditions became the 22nd person in San Diego County whose death was linked to the swine flu pandemic, it was announced Wednesday.
There have also been three deaths of non-residents that are not included in the local count.
To date, 274 people have been hospitalized locally due to the H1N1 influenza, according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.
"The H1N1 influenza virus has been in our community since April, but now we're approaching the regular flu season and we need the community's help in protecting individuals from influenza," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, San Diego County's health officer. "The single most important action a person can take to protect against getting both types of influenza is to get their flu shots."
According to the HHSA, the regular flu shot is available now and the H1N1 vaccine is expected to be available in October.
County health officials again encouraged people to stay away from work or school if they have influenza-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Those with underlying medical conditions experiencing influenza-like symptoms should contact their doctor, according to the HHSA.
And the first death in San Benito County:
Source: http://hollisterfreelance.com/news/259351-first-local-death-reported-from-h1n1-flu
First local death reported from H1N1 flu
3:17 PM
By The Free Lance Staff
San Benito County health officials reported that the county has had its first fatality, an 80-year-old woman, from complications of the H1N1 virus on Monday.
The victim, a county resident, was hospitalized in another county and died Monday, according to a press release from the Public Health Division.
In San Benito County, there have been eight reported H1N1 hospitalized cases and one death. In California, the total number of hospitalized cases is 1,806 with 152 deaths occurring as of Tuesday, the release said.
"First and foremost, we would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of this patient," said Dr. Elizabeth Falade, the county's health officer, in the release. "A death in our community reminds us that the H1N1 virus is widespread and among us. Although this should not be cause for alarm, everyone should remain vigilant in helping to prevent the spread of the flu, either from the yearly seasonal or the new H1N1 flu virus."
The vast majority of cases of swine flu have caused mild or moderate illness and most patients fully recover. However, Falade said "the tragic California H1N1 deaths this spring and summer reveal that we are facing a global influenza pandemic and we need to continue precautions to protect ourselves, our families, our co-workers and our community."
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There is one more death in San Diego:
Source: http://www.10news.com/news/20954114/detail.html
Death Of County Man, 64, Linked To Swine Flu
POSTED: 5:22 pm PDT September 16, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- A 64-year-old man with underlying medical conditions became the 22nd person in San Diego County whose death was linked to the swine flu pandemic, it was announced Wednesday.
There have also been three deaths of non-residents that are not included in the local count.
To date, 274 people have been hospitalized locally due to the H1N1 influenza, according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.
"The H1N1 influenza virus has been in our community since April, but now we're approaching the regular flu season and we need the community's help in protecting individuals from influenza," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, San Diego County's health officer. "The single most important action a person can take to protect against getting both types of influenza is to get their flu shots."
According to the HHSA, the regular flu shot is available now and the H1N1 vaccine is expected to be available in October.
County health officials again encouraged people to stay away from work or school if they have influenza-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Those with underlying medical conditions experiencing influenza-like symptoms should contact their doctor, according to the HHSA.
And the first death in San Benito County:
Source: http://hollisterfreelance.com/news/259351-first-local-death-reported-from-h1n1-flu
First local death reported from H1N1 flu
3:17 PM
By The Free Lance Staff
San Benito County health officials reported that the county has had its first fatality, an 80-year-old woman, from complications of the H1N1 virus on Monday.
The victim, a county resident, was hospitalized in another county and died Monday, according to a press release from the Public Health Division.
In San Benito County, there have been eight reported H1N1 hospitalized cases and one death. In California, the total number of hospitalized cases is 1,806 with 152 deaths occurring as of Tuesday, the release said.
"First and foremost, we would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of this patient," said Dr. Elizabeth Falade, the county's health officer, in the release. "A death in our community reminds us that the H1N1 virus is widespread and among us. Although this should not be cause for alarm, everyone should remain vigilant in helping to prevent the spread of the flu, either from the yearly seasonal or the new H1N1 flu virus."
The vast majority of cases of swine flu have caused mild or moderate illness and most patients fully recover. However, Falade said "the tragic California H1N1 deaths this spring and summer reveal that we are facing a global influenza pandemic and we need to continue precautions to protect ourselves, our families, our co-workers and our community."
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