Three people with swine flu die in Qld
August 11, 2009 - 7:34PM
Three more swine flu-related deaths have been recorded in Queensland, authorities say.
A 78-year-old woman, who died at Caboolture Hospital, and a 52-year-old man, who died at Cairns Hospital, were both in groups considered vulnerable to swine flu and had complications from other health problems, Queensland Health says.
But a 40-year-old man, who died on Sunday at Mackay Hospital, was not in the vulnerable group.
Tests confirmed late Tuesday the man had the influenza A(H1N1) virus when he died.
Those in the vulnerable category include indigenous Australians, pregnant women, the obese, and those with underlying conditions such as heart disease, respiratory diseases and diabetes.
"The latest death reinforces the need for everyone in the community to heed the public health message for both seasonal and H1N1 influenza," a Queensland Health spokesperson said.
People are asked to wash their hands frequently, not to share items such as cigarettes, glasses, lipstick or toys and stay home when sick.
There have been 21 deaths related to swine flu in Queensland.
There are also 109 people with swine flu currently hospitalised, including 43 in intensive care.
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August 11, 2009 - 7:34PM
Three more swine flu-related deaths have been recorded in Queensland, authorities say.
A 78-year-old woman, who died at Caboolture Hospital, and a 52-year-old man, who died at Cairns Hospital, were both in groups considered vulnerable to swine flu and had complications from other health problems, Queensland Health says.
But a 40-year-old man, who died on Sunday at Mackay Hospital, was not in the vulnerable group.
Tests confirmed late Tuesday the man had the influenza A(H1N1) virus when he died.
Those in the vulnerable category include indigenous Australians, pregnant women, the obese, and those with underlying conditions such as heart disease, respiratory diseases and diabetes.
"The latest death reinforces the need for everyone in the community to heed the public health message for both seasonal and H1N1 influenza," a Queensland Health spokesperson said.
People are asked to wash their hands frequently, not to share items such as cigarettes, glasses, lipstick or toys and stay home when sick.
There have been 21 deaths related to swine flu in Queensland.
There are also 109 people with swine flu currently hospitalised, including 43 in intensive care.
http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-...-with-swine-flu-die-in-qld-20090811-egqj.html
