Re: San Diego County Reports 18 Deaths - Total for CA 140
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Swine Flu-Related Deaths In County Reach 18
52-Year-Old Woman, Teen Are Latest Victims
POSTED: 4:39 pm PDT August 26, 2009
UPDATED: 4:40 pm PDT August 26, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- Two more deaths in San Diego County have been linked to the swine flu pandemic, bringing the total number of fatal cases in the region to 18, health officials announced Wednesday.
The victims included a 52-year-old woman and a 17-year-old woman, both with underlying medical conditions, according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.
So far, there have been 1,109 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza in San Diego, including the 18 deaths, according to the HHSA.
There have been three deaths of non-residents, including the 17-year-old woman, that are not included in the local count.
County health officials again encouraged people to stay away from work or school if they have influenza-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Those with underlying medical conditions experiencing influenza-like symptoms should contact their doctor, according to the HHSA.
