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Fourth swine flu death confirmed in Sarasota County
STAFF REPORT
Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:02 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:02 p.m.
SARASOTA COUNTY - Health officials received confirmation Wednesday that a 10-month old girl died of swine flu.
"While the majority of people who get the flu will fully recover, every death is tragic, especially in an infant, and this is a sobering reminder that influenza is a serious disease and it can be fatal. Our condolences go out to the family,? said Dr. William Heymann, medical executive director for the Sarasota County Health Department.
Children under age 5 are especially at risk for complications from the H1N1 (swine) flu. In children, emergency warning signs that need immediate medical attention include:
* Fast breathing or trouble breathing
* Bluish or gray 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
Parents of young children are also encouraged to talk with their pediatrician about the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination which will begin to be available in our community by early next week.
Fourth swine flu death confirmed in Sarasota County
STAFF REPORT
Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:02 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:02 p.m.
SARASOTA COUNTY - Health officials received confirmation Wednesday that a 10-month old girl died of swine flu.
"While the majority of people who get the flu will fully recover, every death is tragic, especially in an infant, and this is a sobering reminder that influenza is a serious disease and it can be fatal. Our condolences go out to the family,? said Dr. William Heymann, medical executive director for the Sarasota County Health Department.
Children under age 5 are especially at risk for complications from the H1N1 (swine) flu. In children, emergency warning signs that need immediate medical attention include:
* Fast breathing or trouble breathing
* Bluish or gray 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
Parents of young children are also encouraged to talk with their pediatrician about the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination which will begin to be available in our community by early next week.