Health officials in Dallas and Tarrant counties have announced additional H1N1 influenza deaths. Recent victims include a 29-year-old in Dallas County, a 28-year-old in Collin County and in Tarrant County a two-year-old toddler and a man in his 60's. The latter two victims were previously healthy.
While H1N1 disease is waning overall, these latest death should serve as a clear reminder to continue vaccination. The H1N1 vaccine is no different than the seasonal flu vaccine produced each fall and it's extremely safe. If you've not had the vaccine, you should.
Posted by: Scott W. Yates, MD, MBA, MS, FACP
