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H1N1 contributes to Bonneville County man's death
Story Published: Oct 19, 2009 at 12:11 PM MDT
Story Updated: Oct 19, 2009 at 12:11 PM MDT
By Eyewitness News
PRESS RELEASE
EASTERN IDAHO?The H1N1 flu virus has claimed the life of a man in his 60s from Bonneville County. This is the first confirmed H1N1 flu death in Eastern Idaho Public Health District?s region. This gentleman had no known underlying health conditions. In addition, the H1N1 flu virus is suspected in the death of two other individuals, a teen boy and a woman in her 50s, both Bonneville County residents. Both of these individuals had flu-like symptoms, but had not been confirmed for H1N1 influenza. They did have other risk factors that may have contributed to their deaths. None of these individuals received the H1N1 influenza vaccine.
?The death of these three Idaho Falls residents saddens us deeply and our sympathies go out to their families and loved ones,? said Richard Horne, Director of Eastern Idaho Public Health District. ?Although most cases of H1N1 influenza recover without medical attention, this is an unfortunate reminder that all flu viruses can be deadly. We must continue to be vigilant in preventing the spread of the H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza. We anticipate that we could see more illnesses and deaths from H1N1, which is now widespread in our communities.?
EIPHD will begin holding H1N1 influenza vaccination clinics this week throughout its district. However, the amount of vaccine received is much less than anticipated. As a result, EIPHD will try to target the first vaccines to the following individuals who are at risk for complications from the H1N1 influenza. They include:
Pregnant women (who are not receiving the vaccine through their doctor), people who live with and/or care for children younger than 6 months of age; and children ages 6 months to 19 years who have a chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or a condition that weakens the immune system
All vaccinations will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Because of the limited amounts of vaccine available at the present time, some changes have been made to the H1N1 flu vaccination clinics in Bonneville and Clark Counties. The clinic for Bonneville County will now be held on Friday, October 23 from 2:00 ? 8:00 p.m. at Eastern Idaho Public health District?s office located at 1250 Hollipark Drive in Idaho Falls. Also, the clinic scheduled for October 27 at Clark County High School has been CANCELLED. Since there are very limited amounts of vaccine, it will be given by appointment only in Clark County at this time. Residents may call 745-7297 for an appointment. When more vaccine becomes available, a community clinic will be scheduled in Clark County.
While the initial supplies of the H1N1 flu vaccine will go to these target groups, additional shipments of the vaccine are expected weekly at which time EIPHD will schedule additional clinics in all eight of EIPHD?s counties.
The most up-to-date clinic schedules are listed on EIPHD?s website at www.idaho.gov/phd7
People may also call 533-3152 for the clinic schedules.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the following groups receive the vaccine when supplies become available:
*Pregnant women
*People who live with and/or care for children younger than 6 months of age
*All children from age 6 months through 24 years
*Healthcare and emergency response workers
*Anyone from age 24 through 64 with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or a condition that weakens the immune system.
You can visit the health district?s website at www.idaho.gov/phd7 for the most up to date information on H1N1 flu vaccination clinics in our district. For more information about H1N1 Influenza, visit www.flu.gov. People may also call Eastern Idaho Public Health District 533-3152 with questions about the H1N1 flu.
H1N1 contributes to Bonneville County man's death
Story Published: Oct 19, 2009 at 12:11 PM MDT
Story Updated: Oct 19, 2009 at 12:11 PM MDT
By Eyewitness News
PRESS RELEASE
EASTERN IDAHO?The H1N1 flu virus has claimed the life of a man in his 60s from Bonneville County. This is the first confirmed H1N1 flu death in Eastern Idaho Public Health District?s region. This gentleman had no known underlying health conditions. In addition, the H1N1 flu virus is suspected in the death of two other individuals, a teen boy and a woman in her 50s, both Bonneville County residents. Both of these individuals had flu-like symptoms, but had not been confirmed for H1N1 influenza. They did have other risk factors that may have contributed to their deaths. None of these individuals received the H1N1 influenza vaccine.
?The death of these three Idaho Falls residents saddens us deeply and our sympathies go out to their families and loved ones,? said Richard Horne, Director of Eastern Idaho Public Health District. ?Although most cases of H1N1 influenza recover without medical attention, this is an unfortunate reminder that all flu viruses can be deadly. We must continue to be vigilant in preventing the spread of the H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza. We anticipate that we could see more illnesses and deaths from H1N1, which is now widespread in our communities.?
EIPHD will begin holding H1N1 influenza vaccination clinics this week throughout its district. However, the amount of vaccine received is much less than anticipated. As a result, EIPHD will try to target the first vaccines to the following individuals who are at risk for complications from the H1N1 influenza. They include:
Pregnant women (who are not receiving the vaccine through their doctor), people who live with and/or care for children younger than 6 months of age; and children ages 6 months to 19 years who have a chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or a condition that weakens the immune system
All vaccinations will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Because of the limited amounts of vaccine available at the present time, some changes have been made to the H1N1 flu vaccination clinics in Bonneville and Clark Counties. The clinic for Bonneville County will now be held on Friday, October 23 from 2:00 ? 8:00 p.m. at Eastern Idaho Public health District?s office located at 1250 Hollipark Drive in Idaho Falls. Also, the clinic scheduled for October 27 at Clark County High School has been CANCELLED. Since there are very limited amounts of vaccine, it will be given by appointment only in Clark County at this time. Residents may call 745-7297 for an appointment. When more vaccine becomes available, a community clinic will be scheduled in Clark County.
While the initial supplies of the H1N1 flu vaccine will go to these target groups, additional shipments of the vaccine are expected weekly at which time EIPHD will schedule additional clinics in all eight of EIPHD?s counties.
The most up-to-date clinic schedules are listed on EIPHD?s website at www.idaho.gov/phd7
People may also call 533-3152 for the clinic schedules.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the following groups receive the vaccine when supplies become available:
*Pregnant women
*People who live with and/or care for children younger than 6 months of age
*All children from age 6 months through 24 years
*Healthcare and emergency response workers
*Anyone from age 24 through 64 with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or a condition that weakens the immune system.
You can visit the health district?s website at www.idaho.gov/phd7 for the most up to date information on H1N1 flu vaccination clinics in our district. For more information about H1N1 Influenza, visit www.flu.gov. People may also call Eastern Idaho Public Health District 533-3152 with questions about the H1N1 flu.
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