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Two swine flu deaths in Calhoun County
Both people had underlying medical conditions
Updated: Friday, 06 Nov 2009, 6:42 PM EST
Published : Friday, 06 Nov 2009, 5:36 PM EST
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Two people have died from swine flu, the Calhoun County Public Health Department announced Friday.
The 21-year-old man and 71-year-old woman had underlying medical conditions. But it is confirmed they both tested positive for H1N1, according to Michigan Department of Community Health lab tests.
H1N1 vaccines are available to those on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention priority list:
- 6 months to 24 years old
- Caretakers of babies under than 6 months
- Pregnant women
- 25 to 64 years old with medical risks
For more information on flu clinics by county, click here.
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