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Second swine flu death reported in Milwaukee
By Susanne Rust of the Journal Sentinel
Posted: Jun. 12, 2009 5:42 p.m.
Health officials are reporting a second swine flu death in Milwaukee.
The case involves an adult who did not have any of the common underlying medical conditions that typically put people at risk from the flu.
The first death, reported on June 4, involved an individual who was vulnerable to the virus because of an underlying medical condition.
"We can not stress enough that swine flu continues to be a serious concern throughout the nation and within our community," Bevan Baker, commissioner of the Milwaukee Health Department, said in a statement.
The announcement comes on the heels of the World Health Organization's elevation of swine flu alert to a pandemic level.
As of Friday, there were 1,883 confirmed cases of swine flu reported in Milwaukee.
The health department predicts the number of cases will continue to climb as the disease spreads through the community.
Swine flu is transmitted by coughs and sneezes.
The health department is urging people who may have the virus to stay home and limit their exposure to vulnerable people, including pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems.
The health department is sharing data and collaborating with the Harvard University School of Public Health to study the outbreak response in the city.
Second swine flu death reported in Milwaukee
By Susanne Rust of the Journal Sentinel
Posted: Jun. 12, 2009 5:42 p.m.
Health officials are reporting a second swine flu death in Milwaukee.
The case involves an adult who did not have any of the common underlying medical conditions that typically put people at risk from the flu.
The first death, reported on June 4, involved an individual who was vulnerable to the virus because of an underlying medical condition.
"We can not stress enough that swine flu continues to be a serious concern throughout the nation and within our community," Bevan Baker, commissioner of the Milwaukee Health Department, said in a statement.
The announcement comes on the heels of the World Health Organization's elevation of swine flu alert to a pandemic level.
As of Friday, there were 1,883 confirmed cases of swine flu reported in Milwaukee.
The health department predicts the number of cases will continue to climb as the disease spreads through the community.
Swine flu is transmitted by coughs and sneezes.
The health department is urging people who may have the virus to stay home and limit their exposure to vulnerable people, including pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems.
The health department is sharing data and collaborating with the Harvard University School of Public Health to study the outbreak response in the city.