DALLAS (Jan. 22,
2020) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting
the 11th flu-related death in Dallas County for the 2019-2020
season. The patient was 34 years of age without any underlying medical
conditions and a resident of Dallas County. For medical
confidentiality and personal privacy reasons, DCHHS does not provide additional
identifying information.
This death is the 10th adult
flu-related death in addition to the one confirmed pediatric flu-related
death and two possible influenza-associated pediatric deaths that are
pending Medical Examiner’s confirmation of cause of death.
“These flu deaths continue
to remind us of the seriousness of the flu, and how
important it is for everyone six months and older to get their flu vaccine
and practice prevention measures”, said Dr. Philip Huang, DCHHS Director
and Health Authority.
"Getting flu vaccine is especially
important for persons with chronic health conditions, such as asthma,
diabetes, or heart disease-to decrease their risk of severe flu
illness. Practicing everyday preventive actions can also help slow
the spread of influenza and other respiratory illnesses. These steps
include: frequent hand washing, covering your coughs/sneezes with a
tissue or into your elbow and staying home if you have flu-like
symptoms. Finally, if you do get sick with the flu, take antiviral
medications if your doctor prescribes them."
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for all persons
aged six months and older, with rare exception.
It is not too late to receive your
seasonal flu vaccine. Flu vaccines for adults and children are
available at all DCHHS immunization clinic sites
at no cost.
DCCHS will provide free flu immunizations
for adults and children at the following community outreach locations:
Thursday,
January 23, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eastfield Community College (C-139)
3737 Motley Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75150
Saturday,
January 25, 2020
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pleasant Grove Christian Church
1324 Pleasant Dr.
Dallas, TX 75217
Thursday,
January 30, 2020
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
South Branch Garland Library
4845 Broadway Ave.
Garland, TX 75043
Friday,
January 31, 2020
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Austin Street Shelter
2929 Hickory St.
Dallas, TX 75226
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