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Fifth Swine flu death in
Orange County
Updated: Monday, 24 Aug 2009, 4:27 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 24 Aug 2009, 4:21 PM EDT
ORANGE, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - The Orange County Health Department has received notification of a fifth influenza H1N1 Swine Flu related death in a 56 year old female resident of Orange County. While most cases of H1N1 Swine Flu are mild, there are exceptions. Pre-existing health conditions often play a role in how individuals react to the flu.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to this womans family and friends," said Dr. Kevin M. Sherin, Director of the Orange County Health Department. "All of us should continue to be alert and practice good hygiene measures."
Health officials are encouraging people to continue to wash their hands frequently, stay home from work or school if they feel ill, and cover their mouths with a tissue or their sleeve if they are coughing or sneezing. These common sense precautions will greatly reduce the risk of transmission of all flu virus whether seasonal or H1N1 Swine Flu.
Those with flu-like illness should stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines. At workplaces, if an employee suspects that they have been exposed to a sick person with H1N1 influenza they may continue to go to work as usual. These employees should monitor their health every day and should notify their supervisor and stay home if they become ill.
People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their physician. If you think you have influenza, please call your health care provider and discuss whether you need to be seen in their office, emergency department or stay home.
Fifth Swine flu death in
Orange County
Updated: Monday, 24 Aug 2009, 4:27 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 24 Aug 2009, 4:21 PM EDT
ORANGE, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - The Orange County Health Department has received notification of a fifth influenza H1N1 Swine Flu related death in a 56 year old female resident of Orange County. While most cases of H1N1 Swine Flu are mild, there are exceptions. Pre-existing health conditions often play a role in how individuals react to the flu.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to this womans family and friends," said Dr. Kevin M. Sherin, Director of the Orange County Health Department. "All of us should continue to be alert and practice good hygiene measures."
Health officials are encouraging people to continue to wash their hands frequently, stay home from work or school if they feel ill, and cover their mouths with a tissue or their sleeve if they are coughing or sneezing. These common sense precautions will greatly reduce the risk of transmission of all flu virus whether seasonal or H1N1 Swine Flu.
Those with flu-like illness should stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines. At workplaces, if an employee suspects that they have been exposed to a sick person with H1N1 influenza they may continue to go to work as usual. These employees should monitor their health every day and should notify their supervisor and stay home if they become ill.
People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their physician. If you think you have influenza, please call your health care provider and discuss whether you need to be seen in their office, emergency department or stay home.