First American death cited "with" Swine Flu

In this morning's news, was an article by Christoper Sherman, pertaining to the death of Judy Trunnell, a 33-year-old schoolteacher. In an effort to avoid panic I just want to reiterate that "according to the State health department in Texas, spokeswoman Carrie Williams said the schoolteacher had "chronic underlying health conditions" but wouldn't give any more details".

According to her Doctor., Judy had been hospitalized since April 14th and the hospital was well aware she had the flu at the time. "The area is undergoing a Type A influenza epidemic right now, and swine flu is one variety of that, he said. She was confirmed to have swine flu shortly before she died, he said".

The article also remembered "The only other swine flu death in the U.S. was that of a Mexico City toddler who also had other health problems. He died last week at a Houston children's hospital."

I don't want to downplay the tragedy of the two deaths, however keep in mind that they both had underlying conditions and as with any flu under those circumstances, can be deadly. Swine flu is just a strain of our Influenza A which is not even the most common strain of flu but comes in at close second under Influenza B.

For the entire article visit the Quad City Times

Peace
Liz