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Fourth H1N1 flu death confirmed in Iowa
Posted on Oct 07, 2009 by admin.
A fourth Iowan has died after contracting the H1N1 flu virus, state officials announced today.
The latest victim was an adult in Pottawattamie County with medical conditions that increased the risk of complications, state officials said.
The state?s first H1N1 flu death was announced in August. Two subsequent deaths, both involving Eastern Iowa men, were announced in late September.
The 2009 H1N1 virus continues to circulate in Iowa; IDPH surveillance indicates influenza and influenza-like illness are increasing across the state.
These deaths serve as a reminder the virus has the potential to cause severe disease and even death. ?Some H1N1 vaccine is arriving in Iowa this week,? said IPDH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. ?Vaccine will continue to arrive on a staggered basis in the coming weeks.?
Until more vaccine becomes available, it?s important to continue to take personal action to prevent the spread of illness. These steps include cleaning your hands frequently; covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve; and containing germs by staying home when ill.
Symptoms of H1N1 influenza are similar to seasonal influenza and include a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people with H1N1 flu also have diarrhea and vomit.
Posted on Oct 07, 2009 by admin.
A fourth Iowan has died after contracting the H1N1 flu virus, state officials announced today.
The latest victim was an adult in Pottawattamie County with medical conditions that increased the risk of complications, state officials said.
The state?s first H1N1 flu death was announced in August. Two subsequent deaths, both involving Eastern Iowa men, were announced in late September.
The 2009 H1N1 virus continues to circulate in Iowa; IDPH surveillance indicates influenza and influenza-like illness are increasing across the state.
These deaths serve as a reminder the virus has the potential to cause severe disease and even death. ?Some H1N1 vaccine is arriving in Iowa this week,? said IPDH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. ?Vaccine will continue to arrive on a staggered basis in the coming weeks.?
Until more vaccine becomes available, it?s important to continue to take personal action to prevent the spread of illness. These steps include cleaning your hands frequently; covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve; and containing germs by staying home when ill.
Symptoms of H1N1 influenza are similar to seasonal influenza and include a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people with H1N1 flu also have diarrhea and vomit.
