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by Karrey Britt
September 24, 2009 at 12:37 p.m.
KDHE reports two more deaths in Kansas of people infected with H1N1
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced today that there have been two deaths in Kansas of people infected with the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus.
One death occurred in a 16-year-old from northeast Kansas. The teenager was hospitalized and had underlying health conditions. The death was reported to KDHE on Sept. 22.
Another death occurred in a 30-year-old from northeast Kansas. The adult was also hospitalized and had underlying health conditions. The death was reported to KDHE Wednesday afternoon.
Laboratory testing confirmed Wednesday evening that the individuals had the H1N1 virus.
Maggie Thompson, KDHE spokeswoman, said she couldn't provide more details about where the individuals resided. But, the northeast area includes 21 counties, including Douglas and its surrounding counties.
“While the majority of people experience mild illness, these deaths illustrate the risk that those with underlying health conditions have when infected with the H1N1 virus,” Dr. Eberhart-Phillips said in a news release. “It is so critical that people take seriously the potential dangers of this disease and recognize the importance of working towards preventing further spread and receiving the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it becomes available.”
This is the fourth death in Kansas of a person infected with H1N1.
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lawrenceguy40 (anonymous) says…
Imagine what it will be like when they build the intermodal facility down at Gardner. Then we will be overcome with all sorts of viruses......