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Local woman dies from Swine Flu
Contributor: Jen Janda
Email: jjanda@ActionNewsJax.com
Last Update: 2:00 pm
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The seventh Duval County laboratory confirmed H1N1 Swine Flu death has been verified in a 52 year-old female. There have been 77 laboratory confirmed H1N1 Swine Flu deaths in Florida this year.
Now, following the lead of the Centers for Disease Control, the Duval County Health Department will no longer be collecting the number of confirmed Swine Flu cases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) alert level is at Phase 6 "pandemic." That means the Swine Flu is now circulating world-wide.
People with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections, including the Swine Flu, to others in the community.
*Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
*Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
*Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness.
People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their doctor.
If you think you have the flu, please call your health care provider and discuss whether you need to be seen in their office, emergency room or stay home.
For more information visit www.myflusafety.com or call 877-352-3581.
Local woman dies from Swine Flu
Contributor: Jen Janda
Email: jjanda@ActionNewsJax.com
Last Update: 2:00 pm
Print Story | Share this Story
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The seventh Duval County laboratory confirmed H1N1 Swine Flu death has been verified in a 52 year-old female. There have been 77 laboratory confirmed H1N1 Swine Flu deaths in Florida this year.
Now, following the lead of the Centers for Disease Control, the Duval County Health Department will no longer be collecting the number of confirmed Swine Flu cases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) alert level is at Phase 6 "pandemic." That means the Swine Flu is now circulating world-wide.
People with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections, including the Swine Flu, to others in the community.
*Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
*Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
*Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness.
People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their doctor.
If you think you have the flu, please call your health care provider and discuss whether you need to be seen in their office, emergency room or stay home.
For more information visit www.myflusafety.com or call 877-352-3581.