H1N1 Swine Flu has killed at least four Dallas County residents in the past month.
Of the four known deaths, three occurred in people who had other medical problems (their ages were 3, 37 and 52 years). However, an 11 - year old girl who died earlier this week was previously healthy. We have identified two cases of H1N1 influenza this week. Both patients are being treated and are doing well.
The H1N1 vaccine should be available in the next few weeks and as soon as we receive vaccine, we will contact patients to schedule administration. For more information about H1N1 as well as additional preventive measures, please see this list of posts.
Have a safe weekend!
Posted by: Scott W. Yates, MD, MBA, MS, FACP
