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Man, 55, Dies From Swine Flu Virus
Posted: 11:53 am EDT July 15, 2009Updated: 12:04 pm EDT July 15, 2009
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Volusia County Health Department confirmed Wednesday that a 55-year-old male died from the swine flu virus. The man died weeks ago, but until now it was not confirmed that he died from the swine flu virus.
Health officials urge people to practice good hand hygiene, proper coughing etiquette and other flu prevention tips to prevent the spread of germs and to avoid getting sick.
Swine flu symptoms include having a fever of 100 degrees or higher, cough, or a sore throat.
During a typical flu season, there are 36,000 deaths nationwide and about 200,000 people hospitalized with influenza-like illness.
Man, 55, Dies From Swine Flu Virus
Posted: 11:53 am EDT July 15, 2009Updated: 12:04 pm EDT July 15, 2009
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Volusia County Health Department confirmed Wednesday that a 55-year-old male died from the swine flu virus. The man died weeks ago, but until now it was not confirmed that he died from the swine flu virus.
Health officials urge people to practice good hand hygiene, proper coughing etiquette and other flu prevention tips to prevent the spread of germs and to avoid getting sick.
Swine flu symptoms include having a fever of 100 degrees or higher, cough, or a sore throat.
During a typical flu season, there are 36,000 deaths nationwide and about 200,000 people hospitalized with influenza-like illness.