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Sarnia, ON – The County of Lambton Community Health Services Department has received lab-confirmation verifying a second H1N1-related death of an area resident admitted to hospital with influenza-like illness.
The 64-year-old Sarnia resident died recently in a Sarnia hospital. No further details will be released about the individual to protect the privacy of the family.
“We extend our condolences to the family and friends of this individual,” says Dr. Chris Greensmith, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County.
Ontario has recorded 95 H1N1 flu virus-related deaths from April to November 25, 2009.
More information about H1N1 influenza and the vaccine can be found online at www.lambtonhealth.on.ca. For updates call the Flu Clinic Info Line at 519 383-3812 or toll-free 1-800-667-1839 ext. 3812.
For more information about Lambton County, visit www.lambtononline.ca.
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Contact:
Vicki Hawksworth
Supervisor, Environmental Health & Prevention Services
County of Lambton
Telephone: 519 383-8331 ext. 3503
Email: vicki.hawksworth@county-lambton.on.ca
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