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The laboratory confirmation ofthe boy's death is the first in the statw for the strain of swine flu, the Floridz Department of Health Florida has 417 confirmed cases of the flu. Surgeoj General Dr. Ana Viamonte Ros said in a "While most cases of H1N1 swine flu are there are exceptions like thistragic Nationally, the CDC is reporting 45 deaths associatedr with swine flu, and as the flu progresses that numbe r will unfortunately rise." The department has a surveillancr system involving physicians to traci the flu and also is monitoring emergency room casees and over-the-counter drug The department's four labs can all test for the flu.
has placexd the alert level for the flu at thepandemix level, meaning it has widespread global circulation. Wash hands frequently and avoid touchingyour eyes, nose and mouth. Avoie close contact with people who are coughing or otherwiserappear ill. Stay home from work or school if you have arespiratory illness. Anyone who thinkz he or she has influenza should call their Meghan Lehner, an attorney with in West Palm said in May that employers are prohibited by the from exposingy employees to hazardous conditions and may be required to send infected employeed home or risk sanctions for OSHA OSHA has posted frequently asked questions on pandemic influenza preparedness and response guidances for health care workers and health care employers at http://www.
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