By law, hospitals are only required to report flu deaths when patients are under the age of 65. Dr. Cody says that is to help identify unsual trends. The H1N1 flu strain is of concern because it can impact younger patients.
“Young healthy adults are more likely to become sick from this than they would be from other flu strains,” Dr. Cody said.
Health officials nationwide now are urging people to get flu shots and take precautions.
Dr. Cody recommends, “If you have flu-like symptoms and you’re sick, don’t go to school, don’t go to work don’t go to social occasions. Stop the spread to others.”
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