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24 year old Kent County woman dies from H1N1
* Updated:11/16/2009 2:04:00 PM - Posted: 11/16/2009 2:02:39 PM
GRAND RAPIDS, (WZZM) The Kent County Health Department is reporting another death from the H1N1 Virus.
Officials say they received word about the death on Friday. The Health Department says, "The victim was a 24 year old female with multiple underlying health conditions."
"First and foremost," said Cathy Raevsky, Administrative Health Officer for KCHD, "we wish the families and friends of this individual comfort in their time of loss."
Raevsky pointed out that individuals with certain underlying health conditions are more susceptible to severe illness, and this situation was one in which the victim had multiple factors working against her.
Raevsky says the recent deaths are not a sign that the flu is becoming more severe. So far, Kent County has reported 3 H1N1 related deaths.
Each year in the United States, seasonal flu claims the lives of approximately 36,000 people and hospitalizes another 200,000. This is why it's important to know when to seek medical attention or emergency care. The Health Department says warning signs of flu include difficulty breathing, confusion and sudden dizziness, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, and persistent vomiting.
Currently, a limited amount of vaccine is available. At this time, vaccination is only being offered to target groups including pregnant women, children 6 months to adults age 24, people with certain chronic health conditions, health care providers and first responders, and those who care for infants under 6 months. Call your doctor's office to inquire about vaccine availability.
The Kent County Health Department expects more vaccine for H1N1 to arrive over the next several weeks.
24 year old Kent County woman dies from H1N1
* Updated:11/16/2009 2:04:00 PM - Posted: 11/16/2009 2:02:39 PM
GRAND RAPIDS, (WZZM) The Kent County Health Department is reporting another death from the H1N1 Virus.
Officials say they received word about the death on Friday. The Health Department says, "The victim was a 24 year old female with multiple underlying health conditions."
"First and foremost," said Cathy Raevsky, Administrative Health Officer for KCHD, "we wish the families and friends of this individual comfort in their time of loss."
Raevsky pointed out that individuals with certain underlying health conditions are more susceptible to severe illness, and this situation was one in which the victim had multiple factors working against her.
Raevsky says the recent deaths are not a sign that the flu is becoming more severe. So far, Kent County has reported 3 H1N1 related deaths.
Each year in the United States, seasonal flu claims the lives of approximately 36,000 people and hospitalizes another 200,000. This is why it's important to know when to seek medical attention or emergency care. The Health Department says warning signs of flu include difficulty breathing, confusion and sudden dizziness, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, and persistent vomiting.
Currently, a limited amount of vaccine is available. At this time, vaccination is only being offered to target groups including pregnant women, children 6 months to adults age 24, people with certain chronic health conditions, health care providers and first responders, and those who care for infants under 6 months. Call your doctor's office to inquire about vaccine availability.
The Kent County Health Department expects more vaccine for H1N1 to arrive over the next several weeks.