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Chaves County girl dies from swine flu
Associated Press - October 17, 2009 8:25 PM ET
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - A Chaves County teenager with underlying health conditions has died from complications caused by the swine flu.
The state Department of Health says the death of the 15-year-old girl Saturday brings the statewide number of swine flu-related deaths to 13 this year.
The Health Department did not indicate what chronic condition the girl had.
Health Secretary Alfredo Vigil says the girl's death is a reminder that people with chronic health problems should take every precaution to protect themselves.
6 of the 13 people who died had some type of chronic health condition that put them at a higher risk for developing serious complications from swine flu, also known as H1N1.
Chaves County girl dies from swine flu
Associated Press - October 17, 2009 8:25 PM ET
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - A Chaves County teenager with underlying health conditions has died from complications caused by the swine flu.
The state Department of Health says the death of the 15-year-old girl Saturday brings the statewide number of swine flu-related deaths to 13 this year.
The Health Department did not indicate what chronic condition the girl had.
Health Secretary Alfredo Vigil says the girl's death is a reminder that people with chronic health problems should take every precaution to protect themselves.
6 of the 13 people who died had some type of chronic health condition that put them at a higher risk for developing serious complications from swine flu, also known as H1N1.