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Md Reports Its 4th Swine Flu Related Death
Friday, July 24, 2009
Scott Wykoff
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is reporting the state's fourth death associated with swine flu to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The latest report involves an adult from the Eastern Shore with no immediately apparent underlying medical condition or risk factors. Further investigation into the cause of death is underway. As before, personal details about the case, including age, gender and specific jurisdiction of residence, are not being released by the DHMH.
A department spokeswoman tells WBAL News this is the first death in Maryland, where the patient did not have any other underlying medical condition or risk factor.
The CDC reports as of July 17, 2009 that 263 people nationwide have died after contracting novel H1N1 influenza. In the Mid-Atlantic region, Virginia has reported two H1N1 flu-related deaths, Pennsylvania has reported eight and New Jersey has reported 14.
"We are saddened to report yet another death that has been associated with the novel H1N1 influenza," said John M. Colmers, DHMH Secretary. "The H1N1 flu death of someone without apparent underlying medical conditions reminds us of just how serious influenza can be, even in otherwise healthy unvaccinated individuals. More H1N1 flu-related deaths are expected, as we would normally see with seasonal flu. We continue to urge all Maryland families to take this H1N1 flu seriously. While we wait for the development and delivery of a vaccine, everyone should remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones."
Md Reports Its 4th Swine Flu Related Death
Friday, July 24, 2009
Scott Wykoff
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is reporting the state's fourth death associated with swine flu to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The latest report involves an adult from the Eastern Shore with no immediately apparent underlying medical condition or risk factors. Further investigation into the cause of death is underway. As before, personal details about the case, including age, gender and specific jurisdiction of residence, are not being released by the DHMH.
A department spokeswoman tells WBAL News this is the first death in Maryland, where the patient did not have any other underlying medical condition or risk factor.
The CDC reports as of July 17, 2009 that 263 people nationwide have died after contracting novel H1N1 influenza. In the Mid-Atlantic region, Virginia has reported two H1N1 flu-related deaths, Pennsylvania has reported eight and New Jersey has reported 14.
"We are saddened to report yet another death that has been associated with the novel H1N1 influenza," said John M. Colmers, DHMH Secretary. "The H1N1 flu death of someone without apparent underlying medical conditions reminds us of just how serious influenza can be, even in otherwise healthy unvaccinated individuals. More H1N1 flu-related deaths are expected, as we would normally see with seasonal flu. We continue to urge all Maryland families to take this H1N1 flu seriously. While we wait for the development and delivery of a vaccine, everyone should remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones."