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Latah County woman dies of complications from H1N1 flu virus
October 8, 2009, 11:04 am
Health officials report that the H1N1 influenza virus contributed to the death of a Latah County woman.
Carol Moehrle, director of Public Health Idaho North Central District, said the woman in her 50s, who had underlying medical conditions, died from flu complications during the past week.
"We are saddened by the death of a member of our community and our sympathies go out to her loved ones," Moehrle said in a prepared statement. "This is an unfortunate reminder that, although most cases of H1N1 have recovered without medical treatment, all flu viruses can be deadly and we must continue to be vigilant in preventing the spread of 2009 H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza. Regrettably, just like seasonal flu, which kills an estimated 36,000 people in the United States each year, we anticipate that we will see more illnesses and deaths from the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, which is now widespread in the community."
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For more on this story, see Friday's Lewiston Tribune.
Latah County woman dies of complications from H1N1 flu virus
October 8, 2009, 11:04 am
Health officials report that the H1N1 influenza virus contributed to the death of a Latah County woman.
Carol Moehrle, director of Public Health Idaho North Central District, said the woman in her 50s, who had underlying medical conditions, died from flu complications during the past week.
"We are saddened by the death of a member of our community and our sympathies go out to her loved ones," Moehrle said in a prepared statement. "This is an unfortunate reminder that, although most cases of H1N1 have recovered without medical treatment, all flu viruses can be deadly and we must continue to be vigilant in preventing the spread of 2009 H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza. Regrettably, just like seasonal flu, which kills an estimated 36,000 people in the United States each year, we anticipate that we will see more illnesses and deaths from the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, which is now widespread in the community."
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For more on this story, see Friday's Lewiston Tribune.