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Iowa Confirms First Flu Case
Story Created: Nov 14, 2011 CST
(Story Updated: Nov 14, 2011 at 11:04 AM CST )
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received its first confirmed seasonal influenza report for the 2011-2012 season.
The State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) confirmed the positive test result in a Polk County child (0 to 17 years of age), with no reported medical conditions.
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http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Iowa-Confirms-First-Flu-Case-133812818.html
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First confirmed flu case features strain that can be nasty
November 14, 2011 By Dar Danielson
The Iowa Department of Public Health says the first flu case of the year has been confirmed in a child in Polk County. D.P.H. medical director, Patricia Quinlisk, says it?s another reminder to get a vaccination if you haven?t already. Dr. Quinlisk says you could save yourself from some nasty symptoms.
Quinlisk says the strain confirmed in this case is ?A-H-3″ which is a strain that can cause people to get very sick. She says this strain tends to hit older people, but can hit those of any age. The flu can make you very sick and in some cases can lead to death.
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http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/11/14/first-confirmed-flu-case-features-strain-that-can-be-nasty/
Story Created: Nov 14, 2011 CST
(Story Updated: Nov 14, 2011 at 11:04 AM CST )
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received its first confirmed seasonal influenza report for the 2011-2012 season.
The State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) confirmed the positive test result in a Polk County child (0 to 17 years of age), with no reported medical conditions.
More...
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Iowa-Confirms-First-Flu-Case-133812818.html
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First confirmed flu case features strain that can be nasty
November 14, 2011 By Dar Danielson
The Iowa Department of Public Health says the first flu case of the year has been confirmed in a child in Polk County. D.P.H. medical director, Patricia Quinlisk, says it?s another reminder to get a vaccination if you haven?t already. Dr. Quinlisk says you could save yourself from some nasty symptoms.
Quinlisk says the strain confirmed in this case is ?A-H-3″ which is a strain that can cause people to get very sick. She says this strain tends to hit older people, but can hit those of any age. The flu can make you very sick and in some cases can lead to death.
More...
http://www.radioiowa.com/2011/11/14/first-confirmed-flu-case-features-strain-that-can-be-nasty/