It's indeed a situation for concern. In October, Dr. Karen Lewis, medical director of the Arizona Department of Health Services Immunization Program, reported that there had been 39 deaths statewide since April. County statistics say that 95 percent of Maricopa County’s flu cases (which is where Phoenix is located) are H1N1.
It's important to remember that children, pregnant women, people with underlying health conditions (such as the Higley teacher's asthma) and health care workers are most vulnerable to this virus. If you're in that category, please make it a priority to get a vaccine.
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SandraGene,
It's indeed a situation for concern. In October, Dr. Karen Lewis, medical director of the Arizona Department of Health Services Immunization Program, reported that there had been 39 deaths statewide since April. County statistics say that 95 percent of Maricopa County’s flu cases (which is where Phoenix is located) are H1N1.
It's important to remember that children, pregnant women, people with underlying health conditions (such as the Higley teacher's asthma) and health care workers are most vulnerable to this virus. If you're in that category, please make it a priority to get a vaccine.
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