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Levy County Resident Dies of H1N1 (Swine Flu) First H1N1 Swine Flu death in the county-
A 13-year-old Levy County girl has died in an H1N1 Swine Flu related case, according to the Levy County Health Department.
?Our deepest sympathies are extended to family and friends,? Barbara Locke, County health adminstrator, said..
?We continue to receive and investigate reports of flu transmission in the County and urge citizens to exercise precautions against infection.?
The girl died Sept. 13, but it was not confirmed as being H1N1 flu until Wednesday afternoon, Locke said. "It takes a while for tests to come back," she said.
Because the incubation period for swine flu is one to 4 days, there really is no reason for concern, Locke said. "We're all past that," she said.
But she also advised parents to follow the Health Department's precautions that have been issued to keep children at home and away from others at the first sign of illness.
"We're fortunate that we have a good school health program," Locke said, noting every school has an assigned nurse. She said there was a countywide training program for school personnel and teachers have responded by working to curb the spread of illnesses in schools. "I think it made a difference," she said of the training.
Lock said that unlike the seasonal flu that hits most older adults hard, the HiNi is hitting young people harder.
The department does not have its vaccine yet, but she is expecting the first shipment in the next two weeks.
While most cases of H1N1 Swine Flu are mild, there are exceptions, according to a department press release. Pre-existing health conditions often play a role in how individuals react to the flu.
Influenza is characterized by a fever of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit accompanied with a cough and or sneezing. Some infected individuals may also experience a sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting.
Individuals are urged to stay home and away from others if they are ill, and cough or sneeze into a tissue, or into their sleeve if tissues are not available and wash hands frequently.
The best prevention against Swine Flu is to get the vaccine as soon as it becomes available. If they require medical attention, they should contact their medical provider for instructions prior to presenting at their office or clinic.
For more information about influenza, please call the Florida Flu Hotline toll free at 1-877 352 3581 or Levy County Health Department at (352) 486-5300.
Breaking News
Levy County Resident Dies of H1N1 (Swine Flu) First H1N1 Swine Flu death in the county-
A 13-year-old Levy County girl has died in an H1N1 Swine Flu related case, according to the Levy County Health Department.
?Our deepest sympathies are extended to family and friends,? Barbara Locke, County health adminstrator, said..
?We continue to receive and investigate reports of flu transmission in the County and urge citizens to exercise precautions against infection.?
The girl died Sept. 13, but it was not confirmed as being H1N1 flu until Wednesday afternoon, Locke said. "It takes a while for tests to come back," she said.
Because the incubation period for swine flu is one to 4 days, there really is no reason for concern, Locke said. "We're all past that," she said.
But she also advised parents to follow the Health Department's precautions that have been issued to keep children at home and away from others at the first sign of illness.
"We're fortunate that we have a good school health program," Locke said, noting every school has an assigned nurse. She said there was a countywide training program for school personnel and teachers have responded by working to curb the spread of illnesses in schools. "I think it made a difference," she said of the training.
Lock said that unlike the seasonal flu that hits most older adults hard, the HiNi is hitting young people harder.
The department does not have its vaccine yet, but she is expecting the first shipment in the next two weeks.
While most cases of H1N1 Swine Flu are mild, there are exceptions, according to a department press release. Pre-existing health conditions often play a role in how individuals react to the flu.
Influenza is characterized by a fever of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit accompanied with a cough and or sneezing. Some infected individuals may also experience a sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting.
Individuals are urged to stay home and away from others if they are ill, and cough or sneeze into a tissue, or into their sleeve if tissues are not available and wash hands frequently.
The best prevention against Swine Flu is to get the vaccine as soon as it becomes available. If they require medical attention, they should contact their medical provider for instructions prior to presenting at their office or clinic.
For more information about influenza, please call the Florida Flu Hotline toll free at 1-877 352 3581 or Levy County Health Department at (352) 486-5300.