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First Swine flu death reported in Tehama County
Staff Report
Updated: 09/29/2009 07:37:49 AM PDT
Last week, HINI Swine flu claimed the life of a Tehama County man in his 50s, said Dr. Richard Wickenheiser, county health officer, Monday.
The man is the first person in Tehama County to die from complications of the H1N1 Swine flu virus; the patient did have preexisting medical conditions, according to a release from Tehama County Public Health.
"We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of this patient," Wickenheiser said. "His death is a sad reminder of the serious threat posed by H1N1 Swine flu."
The H1N1 influenza virus is present throughout the community, as it is throughout the state and nation. As of Thursday, the State reported 2,258 cases that have required hospitalization or resulted in death, with 569 cases in Intensive Care Units and a total of 174 deaths to date.
Although most people do not become ill enough to require medical attention, the virus should be taken very seriously, the release said.
In response to this global influenza pandemic, Public Health encourages citizens to continue precautions to protect themselves, their families, their coworkers and the community.
Vaccine for H1N1 Swine flu will be available later this fall.
Priority will be given to those at highest risk children, caregivers of children less that 6 month of age, pregnant women, health care workers and people with chronic health conditions.
There are actions that people can take to help prevent
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the spread of this and other viruses:
* Cough and sneeze into a tissue or into your elbow.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water and use hand sanitizer.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
* Avoid close contact with sick people.
* Avoid attendance at large gatherings
* Practice good emergency preparedness by storing a twoweek supply of food, water and medication.
People experiencing flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, should stay home from work or school, limit contact with others and call their healthcare provider for advice.
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek medical care. For children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
* Fast breathing or trouble breathing
* Bluish or grayish skin color
* Not drinking enough fluids
* Severe or persistent vomiting
* Not waking up or not interacting
* Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
* Flu like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough For adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
* Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
* Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
* Sudden dizziness
* Confusion
* Severe or persistent vomiting
* Flu like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough.
For more information about the H1N1 virus, please visit www.norcalbt.com/tehama or www.tehamacohealthservices.net or call the Tehama County Health Services Agency- Public Health Division in Red Bluff at 527-6824 or 1-800-655-6854.
First Swine flu death reported in Tehama County
Staff Report
Updated: 09/29/2009 07:37:49 AM PDT
Last week, HINI Swine flu claimed the life of a Tehama County man in his 50s, said Dr. Richard Wickenheiser, county health officer, Monday.
The man is the first person in Tehama County to die from complications of the H1N1 Swine flu virus; the patient did have preexisting medical conditions, according to a release from Tehama County Public Health.
"We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of this patient," Wickenheiser said. "His death is a sad reminder of the serious threat posed by H1N1 Swine flu."
The H1N1 influenza virus is present throughout the community, as it is throughout the state and nation. As of Thursday, the State reported 2,258 cases that have required hospitalization or resulted in death, with 569 cases in Intensive Care Units and a total of 174 deaths to date.
Although most people do not become ill enough to require medical attention, the virus should be taken very seriously, the release said.
In response to this global influenza pandemic, Public Health encourages citizens to continue precautions to protect themselves, their families, their coworkers and the community.
Vaccine for H1N1 Swine flu will be available later this fall.
Priority will be given to those at highest risk children, caregivers of children less that 6 month of age, pregnant women, health care workers and people with chronic health conditions.
There are actions that people can take to help prevent
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the spread of this and other viruses:
* Cough and sneeze into a tissue or into your elbow.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water and use hand sanitizer.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
* Avoid close contact with sick people.
* Avoid attendance at large gatherings
* Practice good emergency preparedness by storing a twoweek supply of food, water and medication.
People experiencing flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, should stay home from work or school, limit contact with others and call their healthcare provider for advice.
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek medical care. For children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
* Fast breathing or trouble breathing
* Bluish or grayish skin color
* Not drinking enough fluids
* Severe or persistent vomiting
* Not waking up or not interacting
* Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
* Flu like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough For adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
* Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
* Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
* Sudden dizziness
* Confusion
* Severe or persistent vomiting
* Flu like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough.
For more information about the H1N1 virus, please visit www.norcalbt.com/tehama or www.tehamacohealthservices.net or call the Tehama County Health Services Agency- Public Health Division in Red Bluff at 527-6824 or 1-800-655-6854.
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