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First swine flu related death in Lake County
Updated: Tuesday, 13 Oct 2009, 1:47 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 13 Oct 2009, 1:43 PM EDT
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - The Lake County Health Department received confirmation of an influenza H1N1 (Swine) Flu related death of a 47-year-old male resident of Lake County.
According to the Health Department, the case involved health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from the flu.
Most people who get either the seasonal or 2009 H1N1 (Swine) flu will have mild illness, will not need medical care or antiviral drugs, and will recover in less than two weeks. Some people, however, are more likely to get flu complications that result in being hospitalized and occasionally result in death. Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections and ear infections are examples of flu-related complications. The flu can also make chronic health problems worse. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic congestive heart failure may have worsening of the condition that is triggered by the flu.
The State Surgeon General provided these recommendations:
* People with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections, including influenza, to others in the community.
* Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
* Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness
* People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their physician
* If you think you have influenza, please call your health care provider and discuss whether you need to be seen in their office, emergency department or stay home
Those with flu-like illness should stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines.
For more information, visit the Florida Department of Health website at www.myflusafety.com .
The flu information line at 1-877-352-3581, is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT, seven days a week. Information is available in English, Spanish and Creole.
First swine flu related death in Lake County
Updated: Tuesday, 13 Oct 2009, 1:47 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 13 Oct 2009, 1:43 PM EDT
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - The Lake County Health Department received confirmation of an influenza H1N1 (Swine) Flu related death of a 47-year-old male resident of Lake County.
According to the Health Department, the case involved health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from the flu.
Most people who get either the seasonal or 2009 H1N1 (Swine) flu will have mild illness, will not need medical care or antiviral drugs, and will recover in less than two weeks. Some people, however, are more likely to get flu complications that result in being hospitalized and occasionally result in death. Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections and ear infections are examples of flu-related complications. The flu can also make chronic health problems worse. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic congestive heart failure may have worsening of the condition that is triggered by the flu.
The State Surgeon General provided these recommendations:
* People with respiratory illness should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading infections, including influenza, to others in the community.
* Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
* Wash hands frequently to lessen the spread of respiratory illness
* People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting, should contact their physician
* If you think you have influenza, please call your health care provider and discuss whether you need to be seen in their office, emergency department or stay home
Those with flu-like illness should stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines.
For more information, visit the Florida Department of Health website at www.myflusafety.com .
The flu information line at 1-877-352-3581, is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT, seven days a week. Information is available in English, Spanish and Creole.