First swine flu death in Pima County

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Tucson, Arizona - May 20, 2009 - A "medically compromised" 13-year-old male has succumbed to complications of the H1N1 virus. The confirmed test results were received today from the Arizona Department of Health Services. 
The young man was hospitalized on Sunday, May 10 and passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009. There was no indication of a travel history. His family members, who were also ill with the virus, have recovered with the exception of one sibling who is currently hospitalized.
"Our prevention message remains the same," said Dr. Michelle McDonald, Chief Medical Officer for the Pima County Health Department. "First and foremost, stay home if you're sick. Now that school is out for the summer, please keep sick kids home from the sitter or summer programs. Wash your hands frequently, and be sure to cover coughs and sneezes," McDonald advised.
The current confirmed case count for Pima County is now at 87 with ongoing monitoring of virus activity by the Health Department. The signs and symptoms continue to model seasonal flu - fever, chills, headache, upper respiratory tract symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath), body aches, fatigue, vomiting and/or diarrhea.

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	Tucson, Arizona - May 20, 2009 - A "medically compromised" 13-year-old male has succumbed to complications of the H1N1 virus. The confirmed test results were received today from the Arizona Department of Health Services. The young man was hospitalized on Sunday, May 10 and passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009. There was no indication of a travel history. His family members, who were also ill with the virus, have recovered with the exception of one sibling who is currently hospitalized. "Our prevention message remains the same," said Dr. Michelle McDonald, Chief Medical Officer for the Pima County Health Department. "First and foremost, stay home if you're sick. Now that school is out for the summer, please keep sick kids home from the sitter or summer programs. Wash your hands frequently, and be sure to cover coughs and sneezes," McDonald advised. The current confirmed case count for Pima County is now at 87 with ongoing monitoring of virus activity by the Health Department. The signs and symptoms continue to model seasonal flu - fever, chills, headache, upper respiratory tract symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath), body aches, fatigue, vomiting and/or diarrhea. link: http://www.kvoa.com/global/story.asp?s=10398276
	I do apologize for my poor english. Prepare for the Worst and Hope for the Best!