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4th swine flu death in Mississippi
Associated Press - September 15, 2009 5:54 PM ET
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Health has reported the state's fourth swine flu death.
MSDH Spokeswoman Liz Sharlot said the latest death was a Hancock County woman who had underlying health conditions.
The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in Mississippi has risen to 838. The state Department of Health released the new figures as part of its weekly health report.
Symptoms of swine flu in humans are similar to those of seasonal flu, with fever, respiratory symptoms and body aches. According to the Health Department, many of the swine flu deaths nationwide were among people with pre-existing health conditions.
4th swine flu death in Mississippi
Associated Press - September 15, 2009 5:54 PM ET
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Health has reported the state's fourth swine flu death.
MSDH Spokeswoman Liz Sharlot said the latest death was a Hancock County woman who had underlying health conditions.
The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in Mississippi has risen to 838. The state Department of Health released the new figures as part of its weekly health report.
Symptoms of swine flu in humans are similar to those of seasonal flu, with fever, respiratory symptoms and body aches. According to the Health Department, many of the swine flu deaths nationwide were among people with pre-existing health conditions.