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Death Of County Man, 64, Linked To Swine Flu
POSTED: 5:22 pm PDT September 16, 2009
UPDATED: 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.
Death Of County Man, 64, Linked To Swine Flu
POSTED: 5:22 pm PDT September 16, 2009
UPDATED: 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.