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Swine flu moving closer to Mono County |
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Tuesday, 22 September 2009 |
Swine flu has now made it to the neighboring states of both Nevada and Arizona, bringing the total number of states to 21, up from just 11 last week, local health officials report. It is expected to reach California at any time, although the state and county are so far quiet, according to Mono County Public Health Officer Dr. Rick Johnson.
The flu is still considered to be relatively mild and is causing few deaths, but it is also very contagious. Johnson said that the number of deaths reported in the country will undoubtably go up, as more and more people get the flu.
A vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus is expected to be available locally in October, Johnson said. The seasonal flu vaccine is available now at local pharmacies and other locations.
For more information, contact the Mono County Health Department at 760-924-1830. – WG
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Last Updated ( Friday, 25 September 2009 )
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