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DeKalb County teen dies from flu complications
By SHAW SUBURBAN MEDIA
DeKALB ? A DeKalb County teenager has died of complications related to H1N1 flu, the county Health Department said Monday in a written statement.
The statement said health officials are investigating whether the student had underlying medical conditions that could have contributed to death. The statement added that the student had not yet been to school this year because of illness.
This is the first death of a DeKalb County resident with 2009 H1N1 influenza.
"As has been noted in Illinois and around the country, fatalities due to influenza continue to occur, especially but not exclusively when there are underlying medical conditions that increase the risk of severe illness," the statement said.
People are encouraged to take common-sense steps to prevent flu: Wash hands frequently, cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough, and stay home if you are sick.
People who have more severe symptoms ? difficulty breathing, dehydration, confusion, pain or pressure in chest or abdomen ? should seek medical attention immediately.
DeKalb County teen dies from flu complications
By SHAW SUBURBAN MEDIA
DeKALB ? A DeKalb County teenager has died of complications related to H1N1 flu, the county Health Department said Monday in a written statement.
The statement said health officials are investigating whether the student had underlying medical conditions that could have contributed to death. The statement added that the student had not yet been to school this year because of illness.
This is the first death of a DeKalb County resident with 2009 H1N1 influenza.
"As has been noted in Illinois and around the country, fatalities due to influenza continue to occur, especially but not exclusively when there are underlying medical conditions that increase the risk of severe illness," the statement said.
People are encouraged to take common-sense steps to prevent flu: Wash hands frequently, cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough, and stay home if you are sick.
People who have more severe symptoms ? difficulty breathing, dehydration, confusion, pain or pressure in chest or abdomen ? should seek medical attention immediately.