There's been yet another death in the province from the H1N1 virus. Central Health says a 48 year old man from central Newfoundland passed away yesterday afternoon from complications from an H1N1 infection. Chief Executive Officer for Central Health, Karen McGrath, says they are sending their thoughts and prayers to the man's family and friends. No further information on the patient will be released. It's the fourth confirmed death from swine flu in the province. The third victim, who died on the weekend, was a 63 year-old woman with multiple underlying conditions who passed away in St. Anthony.
There was a small break on the weekend, but those involved in the H1N1 vaccination clinics across the province will be back at it today. Meantime, Health Minister Jerome Kennedy says the province's ability to deliver the H1N1 vaccine is limited only by the amount they are receiving from the federal government. Kennedy is taking issue with the federal government's ads, including those featuring Dr. David Butler-Jones, that make it appear as if the phased roll-out of the vaccination is part of a federal plan. Kennedy says that's not correct. Kennedy says the initial understanding was that there would be two to three million doses of the vaccine produced per week. He says last week they expected to receive about 30,000 doses instead they got 7500.
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Pet owners are being advised the H1N1 virus is not only problematic for people - your animals are also susceptible. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Hugh Whitney says the flu virus is quite common among a number of animals, and can be shared across different species. Dr. Whitney says cats, in particular, often come into close contact with humans. He says you can prevent your animal from becoming ill by keeping them away from anyone in your home that may have contracted the virus. Dr. Whitney says there haven't been many reported cases of animals contracting the virus, but there were a few concerning cats and ferrets in the US.
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There was a small break on the weekend, but those involved in the H1N1 vaccination clinics across the province will be back at it today. Meantime, Health Minister Jerome Kennedy says the province's ability to deliver the H1N1 vaccine is limited only by the amount they are receiving from the federal government. Kennedy is taking issue with the federal government's ads, including those featuring Dr. David Butler-Jones, that make it appear as if the phased roll-out of the vaccination is part of a federal plan. Kennedy says that's not correct. Kennedy says the initial understanding was that there would be two to three million doses of the vaccine produced per week. He says last week they expected to receive about 30,000 doses instead they got 7500.
For more information about H1N1, including clinics in your area, please click here.
Pet owners are being advised the H1N1 virus is not only problematic for people - your animals are also susceptible. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Hugh Whitney says the flu virus is quite common among a number of animals, and can be shared across different species. Dr. Whitney says cats, in particular, often come into close contact with humans. He says you can prevent your animal from becoming ill by keeping them away from anyone in your home that may have contracted the virus. Dr. Whitney says there haven't been many reported cases of animals contracting the virus, but there were a few concerning cats and ferrets in the US.
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