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Death toll from swine flu now at six
By JIM SECKLER/The Daily News
Monday, November 30, 2009 11:28 PM CST
KINGMAN - The number of deaths in Mohave County from the H1N1 flu virus now stands at six with more than 300 cases.
Four women and two men, all from the Kingman area, have died from the H1N1 flu virus as of Friday. All six had underlying medical conditions. There are now 318 lab confirmed cases of the swine flu in the county and 30 who have been hospitalized, according to the county public health department.
The H1N1 vaccines are available to people 25 to 64 years old who have health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart conditions; those who are six months old through 24 years old; health care and emergency medical personnel; people who live with or care for children under the age of six months; and pregnant women.
Community-based clinics are open from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday in Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City. The Bullhead City clinic is at 1355 Ramar Road, Suite 1 and Suite 8. The Kingman clinic is at 2601 Stockton Hill Road, Suite C.
A list of medical providers also can be found at the public health department's Web site at www.HealthELinks.com.
People are encouraged to cover their noses and mouths with a tissue, instead of using the hands when coughing or sneezing, and to wash hands with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer. Anyone who is sick with the swine flu should stay home from work or school for 24 hours after the fever is gone. Don't leave home except to go to the doctor.
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the normal flu with fever, headaches, lack of appetite, coughing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat and a runny nose.
If symptoms become severe, seek medical care. Severe symptoms in adults include difficulty breathing, sudden dizziness, severe vomiting or pain or pressure in the chest. Children with symptoms such as fast breathing, bluish skin color, fever with a rash, not waking up or interacting, should seek medical attention.
Death toll from swine flu now at six
By JIM SECKLER/The Daily News
Monday, November 30, 2009 11:28 PM CST
KINGMAN - The number of deaths in Mohave County from the H1N1 flu virus now stands at six with more than 300 cases.
Four women and two men, all from the Kingman area, have died from the H1N1 flu virus as of Friday. All six had underlying medical conditions. There are now 318 lab confirmed cases of the swine flu in the county and 30 who have been hospitalized, according to the county public health department.
The H1N1 vaccines are available to people 25 to 64 years old who have health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart conditions; those who are six months old through 24 years old; health care and emergency medical personnel; people who live with or care for children under the age of six months; and pregnant women.
Community-based clinics are open from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday in Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City. The Bullhead City clinic is at 1355 Ramar Road, Suite 1 and Suite 8. The Kingman clinic is at 2601 Stockton Hill Road, Suite C.
A list of medical providers also can be found at the public health department's Web site at www.HealthELinks.com.
People are encouraged to cover their noses and mouths with a tissue, instead of using the hands when coughing or sneezing, and to wash hands with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer. Anyone who is sick with the swine flu should stay home from work or school for 24 hours after the fever is gone. Don't leave home except to go to the doctor.
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the normal flu with fever, headaches, lack of appetite, coughing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat and a runny nose.
If symptoms become severe, seek medical care. Severe symptoms in adults include difficulty breathing, sudden dizziness, severe vomiting or pain or pressure in the chest. Children with symptoms such as fast breathing, bluish skin color, fever with a rash, not waking up or interacting, should seek medical attention.