just another in a series of swine flu death stories

November 4, 10:08 AMDenver Family Health ExaminerMeredith Jameson Previous Comment Print Email RSS Subscribe Subscribe Get alerts when there is a new article from the Denver Family Health Examiner. Read Examiner.com's terms of use. Email Address Include other special offers from Examiner.com Terms of Use CO flag CO flag fotosearch.com 9 more H1N1-related deaths were reported in Colorado last week, bringing the total number to 34. 14 of those 34 deaths were people between the ages of 25-49. 7 of the total number of deaths were children under the age of 18. So far, approximately 1500 people have been hospitalized in Colorado due to the flu. Nationwide, according to the CDC, the highest hospitalization rate is for children between the ages of 0-4. In addition, 22 flu-related pediatric deaths were reported this week; 19 of these deaths were confirmed 2009 H1N1, and three were influenza A viruses, but were not subtyped. Since April 2009, CDC has received reports of 114 laboratory-confirmed pediatric 2009 H1N1 deaths and another 12 pediatric deaths that were laboratory confirmed as influenza, but where the flu virus subtype was not determined. Not sure how to handle the H1N1 virus when it comes to taking care of small children? The CDC website has tips for parents and caregivers. More About: children · colorado news · news · swine flu · Swine Flu Health ShareThis Related Articles: Maple syrup from tree trunk to table Good news for women with early uterine cancer Soda, a stumbling block on the path to health Anger management counseling with yourself using guided imagery mind track 5 What are heart healthy sandwiches? Add a Comment Name: Comments:

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