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5th swine flu death in the area announced
By ANNE GEGGIS
Staff writer
A 58-year-old Volusia County man's death announced today is the first death associated with the H1N1 virus in which an underlying medical condition was not a factor, said Dr. Bonnie Sorensen, health director of the Volusia County Health Department.
Four others have died since June when the virus became active in the area.
The Volusia County Health Department began distributing its first vaccinations against the disease, also known as swine flu, that was discovered in Mexico in April. At the Health Department, first responders and human service workers lined up to get their dose of FluMist. The Health Department received a shipment of 3,600 doses Tuesday and expect more next week. The injectible vaccine is expected shortly.
5th swine flu death in the area announced
By ANNE GEGGIS
Staff writer
A 58-year-old Volusia County man's death announced today is the first death associated with the H1N1 virus in which an underlying medical condition was not a factor, said Dr. Bonnie Sorensen, health director of the Volusia County Health Department.
Four others have died since June when the virus became active in the area.
The Volusia County Health Department began distributing its first vaccinations against the disease, also known as swine flu, that was discovered in Mexico in April. At the Health Department, first responders and human service workers lined up to get their dose of FluMist. The Health Department received a shipment of 3,600 doses Tuesday and expect more next week. The injectible vaccine is expected shortly.