01-06-2010, 05:06 PM
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100...+flu+death
The victim, identified only as a woman in her 50s, died in November, but testing only recently confirmed the link to H1N1 flu, Northern Kentucky Health Department officials said. She also had underlying medical conditions.
H1N1 flu cases have slowed since November, but the flu virus still poses a danger, said Steven Katkowsky, health department director.
"The risks for contracting the flu are expected to continue for several weeks, and another wave of illness is possible," he said. "With vaccine becoming more readily available in our community, this is an excellent opportunity."
The department will hold a vaccination clinic Saturday at Cooper High School in Union for children and families in the Boone County School District, children under 10 who need a second flu vaccination and individuals at high risk for flu complications.
And starting Monday, county health centers will start taking appointments for H1N1 flu vaccinations, beginning at 8 a.m. Appointments will be scheduled in advance, with the first vaccinations given Jan. 20. Locations and phone numbers are
The victim, identified only as a woman in her 50s, died in November, but testing only recently confirmed the link to H1N1 flu, Northern Kentucky Health Department officials said. She also had underlying medical conditions.
H1N1 flu cases have slowed since November, but the flu virus still poses a danger, said Steven Katkowsky, health department director.
"The risks for contracting the flu are expected to continue for several weeks, and another wave of illness is possible," he said. "With vaccine becoming more readily available in our community, this is an excellent opportunity."
The department will hold a vaccination clinic Saturday at Cooper High School in Union for children and families in the Boone County School District, children under 10 who need a second flu vaccination and individuals at high risk for flu complications.
And starting Monday, county health centers will start taking appointments for H1N1 flu vaccinations, beginning at 8 a.m. Appointments will be scheduled in advance, with the first vaccinations given Jan. 20. Locations and phone numbers are