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Louisville woman who died of H1N1 identified

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Metro health officials have confirmed that a 41-year-old woman died from the H1N1 virus on Sept. 21.

Metro Public Health and Wellness Director Dr. Adewale Troutman said the woman died from lung disease, likely pneumonia, related to the H1N1 virus.

The Jefferson County coroner’s office identified the woman as Sheila Brooks of Louisville on Sunday, October 4. Brooks was pronounced dead in the Emergency Room of University Hospital on Sept. 21st.

According to Deputy Coroner Eddie Robinson, test results from an autopsy performed on Sept. 22 confirmed Brooks had H1N1.

Dr. Adewale Troutman said, "There were no apparent underlying medical complications in this patient, Of course, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family for the tragic loss of this young woman."

He said her death doesn't fit into the pattern of the disease so far.

"We've seen six months to 24 years is kind of the target age range," Troutman said. "Those who have died so far, for the most part, have had underlying diseases of one kind or another - respiratory diseases, asthma or what have you. In this case, as we understand it, this is a 41-year-old, which makes her outside of the normal range of expected problems."

Federal privacy laws prevented health officials from releasing whether Brooks received medical treatment or for how long.

While an H1N1-related death may cause some to panic, Dr. Troutman says it's important to keep in mind most people who contract the virus do get over it.

"I want to emphasize that the vast majority of the H1N1 cases in Louisville, in Kentucky, and the United States, people have recovered and have not had to seek medical treatment," Troutman said. "In the vast majority of cases, the H1N1 virus has proved to be more virulent than regular seasonal flu."

While this is the first H1N1-related death in Louisville, there have been others in Kentucky. A woman in her 50's died in Fayette County earlier this year. She also had significant underlying medical problems.

And health officials are investigating the death of a teen in Caldwell County from H1N1.

http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=11248868

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Posted: November 30 2009 at 7:59am

Jefferson County public schools start flu shots Monday

System clinics will run through 12/18

By Laura Ungar • lungar@courier-journal.com • November 28, 2009

Starting Monday, the city will begin vaccinating its students against H1N1 flu in schools — an immunization effort officials are calling the most ambitious since the 1950s Salk polio vaccine trial.

“Everything is ready,” said Lauren Roberts, spokeswoman for the Jefferson County Public Schools.

Eleven clinics are scheduled for Monday, with four others beginning then and continuing. Officials said the swine flu vaccinations will run through Dec. 18, with 10 to 15 schools holding clinics each weekday.

Students in all of Jefferson County's public and parochial schools, and at some private schools, will have the opportunity to get vaccinated.

The immunizations come in a shot, which includes killed virus, or nasal mist, which contains a live, weakened virus and is for healthy people 2-49 who aren't pregnant.

Students 10 and older only need to get one dose of either type of vaccine, while younger students need two doses a month apart.

Dave Langdon, spokesman for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, said that health officials will be announcing opportunities for second doses in the future, and they may be given by appointment. For students who have already had their first dose, Langdon said: “Kids can get their second dose at these clinics if at least 28 days has passed since the last H1N1 immunization.”

The vaccinations are free — but students will need to have consent forms signed by their parents or guardians. School officials said all parents should have received permission forms by now, but should contact their children's schools if they have not.

Roberts said the forms also are available at the JCPS Web site or you can download it here.

On the permission forms, parents can say whether they want the nasal mist or the shot for their children or that either is acceptable.

Officials are asking parents to select “either” so that they have more flexibility to ensure they have enough vaccine to immunize as many children as possible.

JCPS has more than 99,000 students, while there are about 18,300 Catholic school students in Jefferson County — although officials expect only a portion of these students to be vaccinated.

School officials said that parents are welcome to be with their children for the vaccinations, and several local PTAs plan to have parent volunteers at schools to provide support.

Children and young adults are among those at the greatest risk of complications from H1N1 flu — while doctors say the elderly have developed some immunity from past bouts with flu. Louisville is joining hundreds of communities across the nation offering school-based vaccine clinics to inoculate this vulnerable population.

Reporter Laura Ungar can be reached at (502) 582-7190.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20091128/FEATURES03/911280396/1008/rss01

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Posted: January 05 2010 at 6:49pm

4,000 Appointments Made to H1N1 Clinics in Two Days

Stephanie Crosby January 5, 2010, 2:02 pm | Email this to a friend

More than four-thousand Louisvillians have made appointments for the city’s H1N1 vaccine clinics for the general public in the first two days of the clinics.

Health department director Dr. Adewale Troutman says he was surprised to see over two-thousand people make appointments on the first day, and another two-thousand by noon today.

“Frankly, it’s more,” says Troutman. “I didn’t expect we would get this many calls this soon after doing the massive number of vaccinations we’ve already done for kids and for adults and those in high-risk groups. So, yeah, this is more than I expected.”

Troutman says he doesn’t think they’ll run out of appointments during the three-week, three-location clinics, but they’ll find a way to meet the demand if they do.

The clinics are being held by appointment at the Government Center on Barrett Avenue, the Middletown Fire Station, and the PRP Fire Station.

http://www.wfpl.org/2010/01/05/4000-appointments-made-to-h1n1-clinics-in-two-days/

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Posted: September 03 2010 at 6:38am

Louisville Sets Flu Shot Schedule,

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Published: September 3, 2010

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville public health officials have set up a series of walk-in flu shot clinics beginning next week.

Dr. Adewale Troutman, director of Louisville's Metro Public Health and Wellness department, says everyone aged 6 months and up is being urged to get a flu shot.

A news release from the department says this year's flu vaccine will protect against the H1N1 as well as two other seasonal flu viruses, all in a single shot.

Immunizations cost $25 for the shot and $30 for the nasal mist, but no one will be turned away because of inability to pay.

In addition, free immunizations will be given to children in Jefferson County Public Schools in which 80 percent or more of the students receive free or reduced-price lunches.

Online: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/health.

http://www2.wjtv.com/jtv/ap_exchange/special_-_medical/article/louisville-sets-flu-shot-schedule/191793/

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Posted: October 04 2010 at 10:42am

Annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic planned

Posted: Oct 04, 2010 8:25 AM CDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB Fox 41) -- Roll down your window and roll up your sleeve. The University of Louisville Hospital Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic is set for Tuesday, October 5th only.

This year's shot will include protection from both H1N1 and the seasonal virus. Last year, the drive-thru clinic vaccinated more than 2,300 people over two days. This is University Hospital's fifteenth year providing drive-thru flu shots to the community.

Flu Shots will be given from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.

The shots cost $25. You can pre-register and pre-pay online at www.uoflhealthcare.org

Medicare payments can be handled on-site.

The drive thru flu shots are for adults ONLY. Child vaccinations are not available at this clinic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six months or older should get a flu vaccine.

In addition, it's especially important that the following groups get vaccinated either because they are at high risk or care for people at high risk for serious flu-related complications:

Pregnant women

Children younger than five, but especially children younger than two years old.

People over 50 years of age and older.

People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions.

People who living in nursing homes and other long term facilities.

People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:

Health care workers

Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu

Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than six months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated.)

While everyone who is eligible to get a flu vaccine is encouraged to get one, at University Hospital's Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic, the vaccine will NOT be given to those who:

Are under 18 years of age (contact your health department or pediatrician for child immunization information.)

Are allergic to eggs or egg products.

Have a fever greater than 100.5 degrees on the day of the vaccination.

Have had a severe reaction to thimerosol or formaldehyde

Have ever been paralyzed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

For more information, visit www.uoflhealthcare.org

http://www.fox41.com/Global/story.asp?S=13262380

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Posted: February 15 2011 at 5:26am

Flu cases up this year

Feb 12, 2011

Louisville, KY (WDRB-TV) Local doctors are seeing more cases of the flu this year. The latest flu shot covers H1N1 and two other types of the flu, but for some people, that's not enough.

Patient Gregory Greenberg says, "It started with fever, just dizziness, nausea." Greenberg got the flu two weeks ago, but is now in the emergency room at Jewish Hospital Medical Center Northeast. The hospital and its various locations have seen 220 confirmed cases of the flu since January 1st.

Dr. Frank Martin says most of the cases he's seen are H1N1, even though people got the flu shot: "That's why they change the vaccine every year, because the virus does mutate."

Since the start of the flu season in November of 2010, the Louisville Metro Health Department says there have been 117 lab confirmed flu cases in the area and 1,081 positive rapid flu tests. That's confirmed by a swab of the nose.

The Health Department says the actual number of flu cases is even higher, since some people with the flu never go to the doctor and get tested. The Health Department is also seeing more people with the seasonal flu this year, instead of H1N1.

Doctors are also treating people for flu and gastrointestinal issues. Martin says it can last between two and three days to two weeks. He says when it's just the stomach virus, it'll last two to three days, but without the fever and chills associated with the flu.

Doctors say the best way to prevent the spread of the flu is by washing your hands for at least twenty seconds. Some people sing "Happy Birthday" to make sure they wash their hands that long.

The bitter cold winter may be contributing to the number of people getting sick. Doctors remind people to use common sense and bundle up when it's cold.

Greenberg says he's just glad he's on the road to recovery. He says, "They gave me a little IV and medication, pain medication for nausea. I feel a little better."

For more information on the flu, click here.

Doctors see the most cases of the flu in January and February. It's not too late to get a flu shot, since the season lasts until May.

Doctors also say children are the biggest spreaders of the flu and end up catching it at schools. Doctors say people should never share utensils, plates, or cups with someone who has the flu.

http://www.fox41.com/story/14007809/flu-cases-up-this-year

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	Louisville woman who died of H1N1 identified LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Metro health officials have confirmed that a 41-year-old woman died from the H1N1 virus on Sept. 21. Metro Public Health and Wellness Director Dr. Adewale Troutman said the woman died from lung disease, likely pneumonia, related to the H1N1 virus. The Jefferson County coroner’s office identified the woman as Sheila Brooks of Louisville on Sunday, October 4. Brooks was pronounced dead in the Emergency Room of University Hospital on Sept. 21st. According to Deputy Coroner Eddie Robinson, test results from an autopsy performed on Sept. 22 confirmed Brooks had H1N1. Dr. Adewale Troutman said, "There were no apparent underlying medical complications in this patient, Of course, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family for the tragic loss of this young woman." He said her death doesn't fit into the pattern of the disease so far. "We've seen six months to 24 years is kind of the target age range," Troutman said. "Those who have died so far, for the most part, have had underlying diseases of one kind or another - respiratory diseases, asthma or what have you. In this case, as we understand it, this is a 41-year-old, which makes her outside of the normal range of expected problems." Federal privacy laws prevented health officials from releasing whether Brooks received medical treatment or for how long. While an H1N1-related death may cause some to panic, Dr. Troutman says it's important to keep in mind most people who contract the virus do get over it. "I want to emphasize that the vast majority of the H1N1 cases in Louisville, in Kentucky, and the United States, people have recovered and have not had to seek medical treatment," Troutman said. "In the vast majority of cases, the H1N1 virus has proved to be more virulent than regular seasonal flu." While this is the first H1N1-related death in Louisville, there have been others in Kentucky. A woman in her 50's died in Fayette County earlier this year. She also had significant underlying medical problems. And health officials are investigating the death of a teen in Caldwell County from H1N1. http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=11248868
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Jen147 Forum Moderator Joined: August 28 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6756	Posted: November 30 2009 at 7:59am
	Jefferson County public schools start flu shots Monday System clinics will run through 12/18 By Laura Ungar • lungar@courier-journal.com • November 28, 2009 Starting Monday, the city will begin vaccinating its students against H1N1 flu in schools — an immunization effort officials are calling the most ambitious since the 1950s Salk polio vaccine trial. “Everything is ready,” said Lauren Roberts, spokeswoman for the Jefferson County Public Schools. Eleven clinics are scheduled for Monday, with four others beginning then and continuing. Officials said the swine flu vaccinations will run through Dec. 18, with 10 to 15 schools holding clinics each weekday. Students in all of Jefferson County's public and parochial schools, and at some private schools, will have the opportunity to get vaccinated. The immunizations come in a shot, which includes killed virus, or nasal mist, which contains a live, weakened virus and is for healthy people 2-49 who aren't pregnant. Students 10 and older only need to get one dose of either type of vaccine, while younger students need two doses a month apart. Dave Langdon, spokesman for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, said that health officials will be announcing opportunities for second doses in the future, and they may be given by appointment. For students who have already had their first dose, Langdon said: “Kids can get their second dose at these clinics if at least 28 days has passed since the last H1N1 immunization.” The vaccinations are free — but students will need to have consent forms signed by their parents or guardians. School officials said all parents should have received permission forms by now, but should contact their children's schools if they have not. Roberts said the forms also are available at the JCPS Web site or you can download it here. On the permission forms, parents can say whether they want the nasal mist or the shot for their children or that either is acceptable. Officials are asking parents to select “either” so that they have more flexibility to ensure they have enough vaccine to immunize as many children as possible. JCPS has more than 99,000 students, while there are about 18,300 Catholic school students in Jefferson County — although officials expect only a portion of these students to be vaccinated. School officials said that parents are welcome to be with their children for the vaccinations, and several local PTAs plan to have parent volunteers at schools to provide support. Children and young adults are among those at the greatest risk of complications from H1N1 flu — while doctors say the elderly have developed some immunity from past bouts with flu. Louisville is joining hundreds of communities across the nation offering school-based vaccine clinics to inoculate this vulnerable population. Reporter Laura Ungar can be reached at (502) 582-7190. http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20091128/FEATURES03/911280396/1008/rss01
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	4,000 Appointments Made to H1N1 Clinics in Two Days Stephanie Crosby January 5, 2010, 2:02 pm \| Email this to a friend More than four-thousand Louisvillians have made appointments for the city’s H1N1 vaccine clinics for the general public in the first two days of the clinics. Health department director Dr. Adewale Troutman says he was surprised to see over two-thousand people make appointments on the first day, and another two-thousand by noon today. “Frankly, it’s more,” says Troutman. “I didn’t expect we would get this many calls this soon after doing the massive number of vaccinations we’ve already done for kids and for adults and those in high-risk groups. So, yeah, this is more than I expected.” Troutman says he doesn’t think they’ll run out of appointments during the three-week, three-location clinics, but they’ll find a way to meet the demand if they do. The clinics are being held by appointment at the Government Center on Barrett Avenue, the Middletown Fire Station, and the PRP Fire Station. http://www.wfpl.org/2010/01/05/4000-appointments-made-to-h1n1-clinics-in-two-days/
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Jen147 Forum Moderator Joined: August 28 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6756	Posted: September 03 2010 at 6:38am
	Louisville Sets Flu Shot Schedule, By AP_Exchange Published: September 3, 2010 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville public health officials have set up a series of walk-in flu shot clinics beginning next week. Dr. Adewale Troutman, director of Louisville's Metro Public Health and Wellness department, says everyone aged 6 months and up is being urged to get a flu shot. A news release from the department says this year's flu vaccine will protect against the H1N1 as well as two other seasonal flu viruses, all in a single shot. Immunizations cost $25 for the shot and $30 for the nasal mist, but no one will be turned away because of inability to pay. In addition, free immunizations will be given to children in Jefferson County Public Schools in which 80 percent or more of the students receive free or reduced-price lunches. Online: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/health. http://www2.wjtv.com/jtv/ap_exchange/special_-_medical/article/louisville-sets-flu-shot-schedule/191793/
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Jen147 Forum Moderator Joined: August 28 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6756	Posted: October 04 2010 at 10:42am
	Annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic planned Posted: Oct 04, 2010 8:25 AM CDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB Fox 41) -- Roll down your window and roll up your sleeve. The University of Louisville Hospital Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic is set for Tuesday, October 5th only. This year's shot will include protection from both H1N1 and the seasonal virus. Last year, the drive-thru clinic vaccinated more than 2,300 people over two days. This is University Hospital's fifteenth year providing drive-thru flu shots to the community. Flu Shots will be given from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. The shots cost $25. You can pre-register and pre-pay online at www.uoflhealthcare.org Medicare payments can be handled on-site. The drive thru flu shots are for adults ONLY. Child vaccinations are not available at this clinic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six months or older should get a flu vaccine. In addition, it's especially important that the following groups get vaccinated either because they are at high risk or care for people at high risk for serious flu-related complications: Pregnant women Children younger than five, but especially children younger than two years old. People over 50 years of age and older. People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions. People who living in nursing homes and other long term facilities. People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including: Health care workers Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than six months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated.) While everyone who is eligible to get a flu vaccine is encouraged to get one, at University Hospital's Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic, the vaccine will NOT be given to those who: Are under 18 years of age (contact your health department or pediatrician for child immunization information.) Are allergic to eggs or egg products. Have a fever greater than 100.5 degrees on the day of the vaccination. Have had a severe reaction to thimerosol or formaldehyde Have ever been paralyzed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. For more information, visit www.uoflhealthcare.org http://www.fox41.com/Global/story.asp?S=13262380
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Jen147 Forum Moderator Joined: August 28 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6756	Posted: February 15 2011 at 5:26am
	Flu cases up this year Feb 12, 2011 Louisville, KY (WDRB-TV) Local doctors are seeing more cases of the flu this year. The latest flu shot covers H1N1 and two other types of the flu, but for some people, that's not enough. Patient Gregory Greenberg says, "It started with fever, just dizziness, nausea." Greenberg got the flu two weeks ago, but is now in the emergency room at Jewish Hospital Medical Center Northeast. The hospital and its various locations have seen 220 confirmed cases of the flu since January 1st. Dr. Frank Martin says most of the cases he's seen are H1N1, even though people got the flu shot: "That's why they change the vaccine every year, because the virus does mutate." Since the start of the flu season in November of 2010, the Louisville Metro Health Department says there have been 117 lab confirmed flu cases in the area and 1,081 positive rapid flu tests. That's confirmed by a swab of the nose. The Health Department says the actual number of flu cases is even higher, since some people with the flu never go to the doctor and get tested. The Health Department is also seeing more people with the seasonal flu this year, instead of H1N1. Doctors are also treating people for flu and gastrointestinal issues. Martin says it can last between two and three days to two weeks. He says when it's just the stomach virus, it'll last two to three days, but without the fever and chills associated with the flu. Doctors say the best way to prevent the spread of the flu is by washing your hands for at least twenty seconds. Some people sing "Happy Birthday" to make sure they wash their hands that long. The bitter cold winter may be contributing to the number of people getting sick. Doctors remind people to use common sense and bundle up when it's cold. Greenberg says he's just glad he's on the road to recovery. He says, "They gave me a little IV and medication, pain medication for nausea. I feel a little better." For more information on the flu, click here. Doctors see the most cases of the flu in January and February. It's not too late to get a flu shot, since the season lasts until May. Doctors also say children are the biggest spreaders of the flu and end up catching it at schools. Doctors say people should never share utensils, plates, or cups with someone who has the flu. http://www.fox41.com/story/14007809/flu-cases-up-this-year
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