Thursday, November 26, 2009
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A preliminary report released by the state shows who was hospitalized in Anchorage for H1N1.
According to the report the majority of people were Alaska Natives, American Indians, and Asian/Pacific Islander races. Most were under the age of 25.
Also, most cases occurred in people with pre-existing health conditions, and a higher portion of adult patients were obese, compared to the general population.
State epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin says these are preliminary results of an ongoing investigation, but the state continues to recommend that vaccines are the best bet for reducing serious illnesses associated with H1N1 flu.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A preliminary report released by the state shows who was hospitalized in Anchorage for H1N1.
According to the report the majority of people were Alaska Natives, American Indians, and Asian/Pacific Islander races. Most were under the age of 25.
Also, most cases occurred in people with pre-existing health conditions, and a higher portion of adult patients were obese, compared to the general population.
State epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin says these are preliminary results of an ongoing investigation, but the state continues to recommend that vaccines are the best bet for reducing serious illnesses associated with H1N1 flu.
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