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Monitoring H1N1: Hospitalizations and deaths

On September 19, 2009, the state Department of Health began reporting hospitalizations and deaths for all types of influenza  — not only H1N1 (swine flu). From April 26, 2009 to September 18, 2009 there were 174 hospitalizations and 16 deaths attributed to H1N1 (swine flu).

Weekly updates will be posted on Thursday mornings and will include the total number of hospitalized and fatal cases of both H1N1 and seasonal flu in Washington.

Hospitalizations and Deaths
for all strains of influenza in Washington

Hospitalizations
(9/19/2009 to 1/30/2010)

Deaths
(9/19/2009 to 1/30/2010)

Western Washington residents

951

56

Eastern Washington residents

432

20

Total

1383

76

Table updated 2/4/2010, 8:15 am
(numbers remain steady from previous week)

To find out which states have reported H1N1 flu cases and the number of cases reported, see the CDC Web site. Cases have also been confirmed in the Canadian province of British Columbia. For information on these cases visit the British Columbia Ministry of Health's Web site.

     

Children need second dose of H1N1 vaccine - supply is plentiful

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02/04/2010 08:16 AM

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Department of Health H1N1 News Releases

January 26, 2010
Children often miss second dose of H1N1 vaccine - supply is plentiful

January 7, 2010
H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine widely available

December 17, 2009
H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine available to all groups in many areas

December 15, 2009
Some H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine for children under three voluntarily recalled

December 4, 2009
H1N1 ad campaign highlights risks of infection, promotes prevention

December 3, 2009
Washington H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine supply tops one million doses

November 5, 2009
H1N1 (swine flu) information: easy access for Washington residents

October 21, 2009
 Franklin County child dies of H1N1 complications

October 1, 2009
H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine ordered by state — small amount available at first

See more H1N1 new releases

H1N1 public service announcements and audio and video clips*

* To listen to or view audio and video files you need software like Windows Media Player, QuickTime or Real Player.

2009 Pandemic Influenza (H1N1, swine flu) Summit
September 8, 2009
Presentations and links to archived film (TVW) from the September 8th Pandemic Summit with Governor Christine Gregoire, Secretary of Health Mary Selecky, Major General Timothy Lowenberg, Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn and others.
 

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