A/H1N1 death in Leytonstone

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Source: http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/...Swine_flu_death_woman__had_just_given_birth_/


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LEYTONSTONE: Swine flu death woman 'had just given birth'
8:17am Friday 17th July 2009
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A MOTHER who died at Whipps Cross University Hospital after contracting swine flu had reportedly just given birth.

The new-born baby is said to be fighting for life in intensive care.

The unnamed 39-year-old, who was a paraplegic after a road accident several years ago, died on Monday, July 13 after giving birth to the baby prematurely, according to reports.

The woman, who is believed to by of Bangladeshi background, is said to have five other children who are being cared for by relatives.

A spokeswoman for the hospital said: "Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust can confirm that a 39-year-old woman passed away on July 13, 2009 and that she was infected with Pandemic H1N1.

"The trust can confirm that she had underlying health conditions. No further comments can be made at this time."

The trust has refused to disclose how many patients are currently being treated for virus at the hospital.

A total of ten people in London have now died after contracting the virus.

Andy Wapling, head of emergency preparedness at NHS London said: ?We would like to reassure people that NHS London is well-prepared ? all NHS organisations have plans which have been practised and checked regularly.

"NHS London has put in place recently audited plans on how to prepare for flu pandemic and ensure that anyone who needs help will receive it.?

An NHS spokesman added: "NHS London continues to advise people that if they have flu-like symptoms they should stay at home and telephone their GP or NHS Direct if they have concerns or feel unwell.

"In the vast majority of cases, swine flu is a very mild illness and most people should start to feel better after a just few days without needing to go to their GP or A and E.

"However, if you have flu-like symptoms it is important that you talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, very young, over 65 or have long-term conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, as you may be more susceptible to the virus.

"You can check your symptoms online at www.nhs.uk or by calling the swine flu information line on 080.... If anyone is concerned or feels very unwell, please call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or telephone your GP for more advice.

"Everyone can play their part to slow the spread of the virus and to protect the most vulnerable by practising good hygiene and using tissues to catch all sneezes, throwing used tissues away, and regularly washing their hands."

 

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Baby Among Swine Flu-Related London Deaths

11:42am UK, Friday July 17, 2009

A baby who was less than six months old and a woman who had just given birth are among the latest people to die in London after contracting swine flu, the NHS said.

All had serious underlying health conditions and had tested positive for the virus, the Health Service added.

"It is also important that these deaths be kept in perspective... the many people who have had swine flu [have] recovered just a few days after experiencing a mild illness," said Dr Simon Tanner, regional director of public health at NHS London.

The Health Protection Agency said 29 people have died in the UK after contracting the virus, and more details have now been released about four of the most recent cases.

On July 8, a baby who was less than six months old died at the Royal Free Hospital.

On Monday, a paraplegic woman died at Whipps Cross hospital in East London, shortly after giving birth. There has been no comment on the baby's condition.

A 70-year-old man died at the Royal London Hospital on July 14 and another adult died at St Thomas' Hospital on July 3.

Swine Flu

The NHS is making plans to deal with a dramatic rise in swine flu-related deaths, after a jump in the number of people who have died after contracting the virus

The Health Service's plans include a worst-case scenario in which there could be up to 65,000 deaths, although in reality the final total is expected to be lower.

Agencies estimated there were 55,000 new cases last week in Britain, which is now Europe's worst hit country.

The Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson also suggested 9% of the workforce could have flu by the end of August, rising to 12% over the winter.

Sir Liam published the new projections to help the health service manage the virus, but he stressed they presented the worst-case scenario.

Britain has ordered 132 million doses of the flu vaccine Tamiflu, enough for 60 million people.

Separate to the cases in London, a female tourist has died in hospital in Scotland, the country's health secretary Nicola Surgeon said.

The woman, who had "significant underlying medical conditions" died at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness on Wednesday evening.

The patient was admitted to the hospital more than three weeks ago and had been in intensive care. She became the third person suffering from swine flu to have died in Scotland.

GPs have reported a leap of almost 50% in the numbers of people contacting them in the last week with fears they have the virus.

Statistics from the Royal College of GPs' monitoring system showed 50.3 people per 100,000 were reporting flu-like illness between June 29 and July 5.

But this leapt 46% to 73.4 people per 100,000 between July 6 and 12.

::If you are worried about swine flu, and want more information, the government has set up a special helpline. The number is 0800 1 513 513.

 

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Source: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/stand...wine+flu+mother+has+baby+then+dies/article.do


EXCLUSIVE: Swine flu mother has baby then dies
Anna Davis, Health Reporter Anna Davis, Health Reporter
17.07.09

A pregnant woman seriously ill with swine flu gave birth to her baby before dying, the Evening Standard can reveal.

Another baby under the age of six months has also died with the illness in London, as well as a six-year-old boy from Kent who is believed to have been otherwise healthy.

It comes after health bosses announced the number of swine flu deaths has more than doubled in the past week to 29, and said there could be as many as 65,000 deaths during the outbreak.

A national flu telephone helpline planned for the autumn has been rushed forward, but there are concerns that patients who don't see a doctor face-to-face will be unable to claim on insurance for holidays they are forced to cancel.

The 39-year-old pregnant woman, who died at Whipps Cross hospital on Monday, is one of four new swine flu victims in London, taking the total to 10. Her baby, who was born extremely prematurely, is fighting for life in intensive care.

She is thought to have been left paraplegic after a car crash a number of years ago. Relatives of the woman, who is thought to be originally from Bangladesh, are said to be looking after her five other children.

London is experiencing epidemic levels of swine flu and is the worst-hit area in the country. The youngest victim is a baby who died at the Royal Free Hospital last week, who was under six months. The other latest cases include a 70-year-old man who died at the Royal London Hospital on Tuesday and another adult patient who died at St Thomas' last Friday. All had serious underlying health conditions but tested positive for swine flu.

Dr Simon Tanner, regional director of public health at NHS London, said: ?We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to each of the families affected. It is also important that these deaths be kept in perspective.

?All four had underlying health conditions and these upsetting cases should be kept in context with the many people who have had swine flu and recovered just a few days after experiencing a mild illness.?

Another three deaths are being investigated to determine whether they too had the virus.

The news comes as Sherwin Knight infant school in Kent closed after the death of the ?healthy? six-year-old boy on Wednesday.

A teacher at the school said she was off work with the bug herself. She said: ?I've been off with swine flu for the past week and I know there were several pupils at the infant school who had swine flu.?

Speaking after the announcement of the new London deaths, Andy Wapling, head of emergency preparedness at NHS London, said: ?We would like to reassure people that NHS London is well-prepared. NHS London has put in place recently audited plans on how to prepare for flu pandemic and ensure that anyone who needs help will receive it.?

The Government's chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson said 26 people have died in England and three in Scotland since the epidemic began.

One of the Scottish deaths was a female tourist with ?significant underlying medical conditions?. She had been in hospital for three weeks.

 

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LONDON: Swine flu advice re-issued for pregnant women

10:21am Sunday 19th July 2009

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PREGNANT women are being warned by the Government to avoid crowded places to minimise the risk of catching swine flu.

The advice is expected to be be re-issued today on the NHS website following the death of a woman with the virus in Leytonstone, who died after giving birth prematurely.

Ruptara Miah, 39, died in Whipps Cross Hospital on July 13 and her baby is fighting for his life in intensive care.

Health experts say expectant mothers could suffer possible complications if they contract swine flu, such as pneumonia, breathing difficulties and dehydration, because they have suppressed immune systems.

Young children are also vulnerable.

Pregnant women are advised to wash their hands regularly with soap and water, and to avoid crowded places when possible.

However, the NHS website states that most pregnant mums who contract swine flu will have mild symptoms and recover within a week.

The Department of Health has said that the National Pandemic Flu Service in England will be up and running by the end of next week to provide extra support to the NHS.

Andy Burnham Secretary of State said: ?The flu service will be able to quickly diagnose people with swine flu and give them the opportunity to get antivirals from local centres, meaning in turn that GPs? time will be freed up enabling them to deal with other illnesses

 

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Source: http://www.news24.com/Content/World...009 02-07/H1N1_victim_gave_birth_before_dying

Swine Flu
H1N1 victim gave birth before dying
2009-07-18 14:26


London - A 39-year-old woman with swine flu gave birth shortly before dying, the BBC reported Friday, as details of the latest A(H1N1) cases in Britain emerged.

The BBC said the woman, Ruptara Miah, was admitted to a London hospital about three weeks ago with a cough and chest infection.

Her brother Abdul Malik told the broadcaster that his sister was treated in intensive care, where she gave birth to a son prematurely, but never regained full consciousness.

"We are very, very upset as a family. It has really taken me by shock," Malik said. "We thought she was going to recover."

Malik said his sister had used a wheelchair for 15 years after a road traffic accident but had led a normal life and had brought up six daughters.

The newborn baby is reportedly ill in intensive care in hospital.

Health officials confirmed that a 39-year-old woman with swine flu had died on July 13, adding that she had underlying health problems, but declined to say whether she had given birth while she was in hospital.

The woman is among the 29 deaths in Britain reported by health officials on Thursday, a sharp rise in the death toll from 17 announced earlier this week.

England's chief medical officer Liam Donaldson also said Thursday that in a worst case scenario, around a third of Britain's population could be infected and 65 000 killed.

Britain is the country worst hit by the pandemic in Europe, with estimates of 55 000 new cases last week.

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