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Scotland: Swine flu deaths increase to 31

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8339219.stm

Swine flu deaths increase to 30

An elderly man in Fife has died after contracting swine flu, the Scottish government has said.

The latest victim was suffering from underlying health conditions.

His death takes the the total number of H1N1 related deaths in Scotland to 30.

Three other deaths were reported over the weekend by health officials.

Scottish Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon repeated her call for eligible people to get vaccinated.

She added: "My deepest sympathy goes to the patient's loved ones at this sad time.

"H1N1 can be devastating in a small number of cases but fortunately the vast majority of people only suffer fairly mild symptoms and make a full recovery.

"However, we must all remain vigilant and I would underline the importance of maintaining hygiene standards and urgently seeking medical advice if you believe you are at greater risk of influenza complications."
 
Re: Scotland: Swine flu deaths increase to 31

Toll rises as another Scottish swine flu death is confirmed

Published Date: 04 November 2009

HEALTH officials today confirmed that another patient has died after contracting swine flu, bringing the total number of H1N1-related deaths in Scotland to 31.

The adult patient from NHS Ayrshire and Arran was said to have significant underlying health conditions.

No further details were released.

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: "It is with regret I need to confirm another H1N1 fatality. I send my condolences to the patient's family and loved ones.

"A rise in influenza cases is to be expected as we enter the winter months but fortunately, for most, H1N1 is mild and symptoms shouldn't persist longer than a week."

Ms Sturgeon said people should "remain vigilant" and maintain hygiene standards.

She added: "The roll out of the vaccination programme is now under way, and I urge everyone who is in the priority groups to accept the vaccine, when invited to do so by their GP.

Three deaths in the Glasgow and Ayrshire areas were announced over the weekend and the death of an elderly person from the NHS Fife area was announced on Monday.

http://news.scotsman.com/health/Toll-rises-as-another-Scottish.5794740.jp
 
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