Weekly H1N1 Swine Flu Update
For Immediate Release
Contact: DOH Press Office
850-245-4111
As of
· 965 hospitalizations in persons with lab confirmed H1N1.
· 139 deaths reported with lab confirmed H1N1.
· Overall mortality with influenza or pneumonia is slightly above the expected
value for the time of year.
Widespread influenza activity is being reported in seven
number of counties reporting widespread activity has been declining over the past
several weeks. There is no evidence that the virus has changed to a more virulent
form, either in
For up-to-date information about H1N1 Swine Flu visit http://www.myflusafety.com or call 877 352 3581
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“We are targeting school vaccination clinics based on the priority groups established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the population in an area, and the amount of vaccine we have on hand,” said Volusia County Health Department Director Dr. Bonnie Sorensen. “We ask the public to continue to work with us by being patient and only bringing those who are targeted for the vaccine to this clinic.”
ReplyDeleteThe Oct. 31 school vaccination clinic will offer 2,500 doses of the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine and 1,000 doses of the H1N1 injectable vaccine.