City of Victoria/ NEWS RELEASE
Established 1824, Founded by Congress, Republic of Texas, 1839
Victoria County Emergency Management Office
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
June 10, 2009 Dr. Bain C. Cate, 578-6281
Jeb Lacey, 485-3362
Urgent Information and Alert Regarding Novel H1N1
Influenza in Victoria County
(VICTORIA, TEXAS)
1. The first case of Novel H1N1 Influenza has been confirmed in an elderly patient from the Victoria area. The patient had multiple other medical problems complicating treatment of the infection, and subsequently expired. It is not clear whether the Novel H1N1 Influenza was the primary cause of death, or not. People who have come in close contact with the patient have been contacted, and are being treated with preventive medication to prevent any spread through the community.
2. Once again, it should be reiterated that Novel H1N1 Influenza is fought best by individual citizens practicing good hygiene, especially when interacting with other members of the public. This includes washing hands regularly, covering mouth when sneezing or coughing, and staying home to rest if ill. Secondly, when Influenza vaccine is available in the fall of 2009, all citizens are urged to be vaccinated unless they have an allergic reaction to the components of the vaccine.
3. Unless a person has high fever, Public Health Officials recommend that citizens who are not feeling well stay home from work or school, take appropriate over-the-counter medicine if needed and as directed by the manufacturer, and wait to see if symptoms improve before seeking treatment at a healthcare facility.
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