Second McLean County H1N1 Fatality

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Nov 3, 2009 at 5:48 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 6:21 PM CST

McLean County Health Department confirms its second death due to H1N1 flu virus.

The 18-year old man died Tuesday, November 3rd. He was admitted to the hospital on October 17th. The teen did have an underlying medical conditions.

Thirty-two H1N1 cases have been confirmed in McLean County since April 2009. Health officials urge people to wash their hands, cover their cough and stay home when sick.

McLean County is holding a nasal spray vaccine clinic for healthcare providers only. It is this coming Saturday, November 7th at Calvary United Methodist Church on North Towanda Avenue in Normal from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, Nov 5 at 12:16 AM Anonymous wrote ...

"Nonthinker" is more accurate, why do people comment about things they know little to nothing about?

Wednesday, Nov 4 at 4:55 PM curious wrote ...

how do u know that h1n1 didnt kill him? yes the news said he had other health issues. im just askin did u know him? or are u spreading rumors from what u hear!?! my thought go out to this family!

Wednesday, Nov 4 at 3:19 PM not h1n1 wrote ...

he died of other things h1n1 did not kill him he had other health issues stop the scare news

Wednesday, Nov 4 at 6:44 AM somebody wrote ...

do they know who died

Wednesday, Nov 4 at 1:45 AM Get it right wrote ...

The at risk groups for any flu strain are the young, the elderly, and the people with an underlying medical condition. The underlying medical condidtion weakens your body making it less able to handle colds or flu. These are the groups that usually die from the flu every year.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 10:15 PM compassion wrote ...

Freethinker perhaps you need to research your info a bit more before making such comments. Approximately 500 deaths have occurred in the US alone due to the H1N1 this year and we are just beginning to approach the intense part the season where flu is more rampant. When you get this virus or someone you love does, then perhaps you will find it in your heart to share compassion with others. Many people are suffering with this illness and many are losing loved ones. My prayers for those in need!

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 7:03 PM Anonymous wrote ...

It's only two people in McLean County, geniuses. Obviously it's killed more people elsewhere.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 6:38 PM huh wrote ...

that sucks..but what are the "underlying" conditions that effect this flu so bad?...and it hasnt killed just two people this year.

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 6:06 PM Freethinker wrote ...

1000 people a DAY die of choking in the U.S. I'm finding it hard to be afraid of something that kills at a rate of two people A YEAR.

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