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Swine flu deaths hit 35; more vaccine available

by The Associated Press

Posted on November 17, 2009 at 7:43 AM

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BATON ROUGE, La. -- The state Department of Health and Hospitals says two men died last week from swine flu complications, bringing the total number of swine flu-related deaths in Louisiana to 35.

Health officials said Monday one of the victims lived in the 11-parish area that includes Monroe, and the other victim in the five-parish area that includes Lake Charles.

DHH will not release any additional information regarding the victims, citing federal privacy laws.

The Advocate reports the state has received 464,000 doses of swine flu vaccine.

Those in the target group who want to get vaccinated can check DHH's Web site at http://www.FightTheFluLa.com to find out where the vaccines are available.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)
 

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eznews said on November 17, 2009 at 9:32 AM

Hmmmmm... CDC estimates 4,000 H1N1 deaths nationwide. Yet only 35 in Louisiana? Why doesn't DHH use CDC's methodology to give us a more accurate accounting of H1N1 deaths?

eznews said on November 17, 2009 at 1:15 PM

I have not doubt that Louisiana has suffered more the 35 deaths due to H1N1.

sassyfrass said on November 17, 2009 at 3:52 PM

WWL: why did you not put my post in? I put it in before noon and its not here yet..........................................................