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Article published December 17, 2009
Two men die of influenza in Lucas County, one from H1N1
BLADE STAFF
Two middle-aged Lucas County men with other health problems have died from influenza complications, including a 52-year-old cancer patient who had H1N1, according to the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.
Thomas Miles, Sr., of Toledo died of H1N1 complications last month at the University of Toledo Medical Center, formerly the Medical College of Ohio, according to county death filings.
Meanwhile, a 51-year-old man with heart and other health problems recently died from influenza, although his death certificate was not more specific, said Larry Vasko, deputy health commissioner.
Neither man had the H1N1 vaccine as far as the health department could determine, although both were in a high-priority group because they were younger than 64 and had a chronic condition, Mr. Vasko said.
Those with cancer or other illnesses may not be able to get vaccinated, but their family members and others who care for them should be, he said.
?Definitely if you're sick or you're around people who are sick, you need to be vaccinated,? Mr. Vasko said.
The health department began H1N1 clinics this week for everyone who wants them.
The death Nov. 13 of Mr. Miles is the first known fatal H1N1-related case in Lucas County.
Earlier in November, Mandy Kimbler, 24, died of what was complications complications from H1N1 several days after delivering premature twins, but tests for the so-called swine flu have been deemed inconclusive.
Other upcoming open H1N1 clinics in Lucas County are:
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., Sylvania.
Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Whitmer High School, 5601 Clegg Drive, Toledo.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at University of Toledo Scott Park Campus, Toledo.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Springfield Township Hall, 7616 Angola Road, Holland.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Lourdes College's Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.
8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 28, Dec. 29, Dec. 30, Dec. 31, and Jan. 4 to 8 at both locations of the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, at 635 North Erie St. and in the west county office at 330 Oak Terrace Blvd. in Springfield Township.
Article published December 17, 2009
Two men die of influenza in Lucas County, one from H1N1
BLADE STAFF
Two middle-aged Lucas County men with other health problems have died from influenza complications, including a 52-year-old cancer patient who had H1N1, according to the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.
Thomas Miles, Sr., of Toledo died of H1N1 complications last month at the University of Toledo Medical Center, formerly the Medical College of Ohio, according to county death filings.
Meanwhile, a 51-year-old man with heart and other health problems recently died from influenza, although his death certificate was not more specific, said Larry Vasko, deputy health commissioner.
Neither man had the H1N1 vaccine as far as the health department could determine, although both were in a high-priority group because they were younger than 64 and had a chronic condition, Mr. Vasko said.
Those with cancer or other illnesses may not be able to get vaccinated, but their family members and others who care for them should be, he said.
?Definitely if you're sick or you're around people who are sick, you need to be vaccinated,? Mr. Vasko said.
The health department began H1N1 clinics this week for everyone who wants them.
The death Nov. 13 of Mr. Miles is the first known fatal H1N1-related case in Lucas County.
Earlier in November, Mandy Kimbler, 24, died of what was complications complications from H1N1 several days after delivering premature twins, but tests for the so-called swine flu have been deemed inconclusive.
Other upcoming open H1N1 clinics in Lucas County are:
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., Sylvania.
Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Whitmer High School, 5601 Clegg Drive, Toledo.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at University of Toledo Scott Park Campus, Toledo.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Springfield Township Hall, 7616 Angola Road, Holland.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Lourdes College's Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.
8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 28, Dec. 29, Dec. 30, Dec. 31, and Jan. 4 to 8 at both locations of the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, at 635 North Erie St. and in the west county office at 330 Oak Terrace Blvd. in Springfield Township.
