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November 20, 2009
Second local death from H1N1 confirmed
Dr. Liana Nolan, Medical Officer of Health for Waterloo Region, today confirmed that there has been a second local death attributed to H1N1.
“This case had previously been reported as being under investigation, and we have now received laboratory confirmation that the case had H1N1. The deceased, a male, was under the age of 50, with underlying medical conditions,” stated Dr. Nolan. The total number of H1N1-confirmed deaths in the Region is two.
“The H1N1 virus is still circulating in our community, and I would encourage everyone, not just those in high risk groups, to be immunized” says Dr. Nolan. “Two additional dates have been added to our clinic schedule, and everyone is now eligible to be vaccinated. Wait times are minimal, and by being immunized, you will protect not only yourself from the H1N1 virus, but your family and community as well.”
Upcoming clinics for the month of November are:
November 23 – Waterloo Recreation Complex – 101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo – 2-8 p.m.
November 24 – Victoria Hills Community Centre – 10 Chopin Dr., - Kitchener – 2-8 p.m.
November 25 – Waterloo Collegiate Institute – 300 Hazel St., Waterloo – 2-8 p.m.
November 26 – Glenview Park Secondary School – 55 McKay St., Cambridge – 2-8 p.m.
November 30 – Kitchener Memorial Auditorium – 400 East Ave., Kitchener – 2-8 p.m.
The public are asked to call the health unit’s automated clinic phone line at 519-883-2324 for upcoming clinic dates. For general information about H1N1, the public can call 519-883-2289 or visit the Waterloo Region Pandemic website at www.waterlooregionpandemic.ca. Unadjuvanted vaccine for pregnant women is now available. Pregnant women are asked to call their physician or the health unit at 519-883-2272 to make an appointment to receive the vaccine.
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Media contact: Lu-Ann Procter, Coordinator, Marketing & Communications, 519-883-2244
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