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Oct 13, 2009 2:11 pm US/Eastern
Md. Reports Tenth H1N1 Death
BALTIMORE (WJZ) ―
Maryland is reporting its tenth death related to the H1N1 or swine flu virus.
The latest report involves an adult with serious underlying medical conditions from Western Maryland.
Personal details about the case, including age, gender and specific jurisdiction of residence, will not be released to protect the privacy of the resident and the resident's family.
"We cannot emphasize enough that people with serious underlying health conditions should contact their health care providers as soon as they experience flu-like illness, regardless of whether it is H1N1 flu or seasonal flu" said DHMH Secretary John M. Colmers. "As with seasonal flu, we know H1N1 flu is on the rise as we move further into the normal flu season. As a result, we do expect to see more hospitalizations and deaths as the season progresses. We wish to express our condolences to the family and friends of this latest resident to die as a result of illness related to H1N1 flu. "
Maryland is one of 37 states reporting geographically widespread influenza activity as virtually every indicator reveals the spread of H1N1 flu is on the rise across the state. Additionally, the presence of regular seasonal flu in Maryland has been confirmed by laboratory tests.
"Every indicator tells us that H1N1 flu continues to spread in the community and remains the dominant factor in flu-like illness statewide," said Frances Phillips, DHMH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services. "We have seen the first few shipments of the H1N1 flu vaccine arrive in Maryland and while we are ordering every dose available for our residents, vaccine remains at a trickle at doctor's offices, clinics, hospital and local health departments. Remember, vaccination is the best prevention against the flu, but basic measures like hand washing and covering your cough can help. "
Symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, and sore throat. Additional symptoms may include chills, headache, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea or shortness of breath.
Oct 13, 2009 2:11 pm US/Eastern
Md. Reports Tenth H1N1 Death
BALTIMORE (WJZ) ―
Maryland is reporting its tenth death related to the H1N1 or swine flu virus.
The latest report involves an adult with serious underlying medical conditions from Western Maryland.
Personal details about the case, including age, gender and specific jurisdiction of residence, will not be released to protect the privacy of the resident and the resident's family.
"We cannot emphasize enough that people with serious underlying health conditions should contact their health care providers as soon as they experience flu-like illness, regardless of whether it is H1N1 flu or seasonal flu" said DHMH Secretary John M. Colmers. "As with seasonal flu, we know H1N1 flu is on the rise as we move further into the normal flu season. As a result, we do expect to see more hospitalizations and deaths as the season progresses. We wish to express our condolences to the family and friends of this latest resident to die as a result of illness related to H1N1 flu. "
Maryland is one of 37 states reporting geographically widespread influenza activity as virtually every indicator reveals the spread of H1N1 flu is on the rise across the state. Additionally, the presence of regular seasonal flu in Maryland has been confirmed by laboratory tests.
"Every indicator tells us that H1N1 flu continues to spread in the community and remains the dominant factor in flu-like illness statewide," said Frances Phillips, DHMH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services. "We have seen the first few shipments of the H1N1 flu vaccine arrive in Maryland and while we are ordering every dose available for our residents, vaccine remains at a trickle at doctor's offices, clinics, hospital and local health departments. Remember, vaccination is the best prevention against the flu, but basic measures like hand washing and covering your cough can help. "
Symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, and sore throat. Additional symptoms may include chills, headache, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea or shortness of breath.