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H1N1 death in Middlesex County
By MassDPH
Fri Oct 02, 2009, 01:11 PM EDT
Boston, Mass. - The Mass. Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the death of a 55 year-old female from Middlesex County related to H1N1. The patient had multiple underlying health conditions.
?It is with great sadness that we have learned of the first death of a Massachusetts resident within the state related to H1N1 flu this fall. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this individual,? said DPH Commissioner John Auerbach. ?While most cases of H1N1 in Massachusetts and across the nation have been relatively mild, this news demonstrates once again how serious flu can be.?
Certain groups of people are at higher risk of complications for the H1N1 flu. These groups include: children and young adults up to the age of 24, pregnant women and people with chronic underlying health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. These people should call their doctor immediately to discuss appropriate treatment if they develop a fever with a cough, sore throat or runny nose.
Precautions to help stop the spread of flu include:
? Get vaccinated against both H1N1 and seasonal flu.
? Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
? Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue, or cough/sneeze into your inner elbow and not into your hands.
? If you are sick, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever goes away. This means no fever for at least 24 hours after you have stopped taking any fever-reducing medication.
Stay informed about the latest developments on the H1N1 flu, by visiting www.mass.gov/flu.
By MassDPH
Fri Oct 02, 2009, 01:11 PM EDT
Boston, Mass. - The Mass. Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the death of a 55 year-old female from Middlesex County related to H1N1. The patient had multiple underlying health conditions.
?It is with great sadness that we have learned of the first death of a Massachusetts resident within the state related to H1N1 flu this fall. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this individual,? said DPH Commissioner John Auerbach. ?While most cases of H1N1 in Massachusetts and across the nation have been relatively mild, this news demonstrates once again how serious flu can be.?
Certain groups of people are at higher risk of complications for the H1N1 flu. These groups include: children and young adults up to the age of 24, pregnant women and people with chronic underlying health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. These people should call their doctor immediately to discuss appropriate treatment if they develop a fever with a cough, sore throat or runny nose.
Precautions to help stop the spread of flu include:
? Get vaccinated against both H1N1 and seasonal flu.
? Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
? Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue, or cough/sneeze into your inner elbow and not into your hands.
? If you are sick, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever goes away. This means no fever for at least 24 hours after you have stopped taking any fever-reducing medication.
Stay informed about the latest developments on the H1N1 flu, by visiting www.mass.gov/flu.
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