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H1N1 deaths
03/12/2009
An older person treated by NHS Lothian, an adult treated by NHS Lanarkshire and a child treated by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have died after contracting H1N1, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon confirmed today.
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The child and older patient had underlying health conditions but the adult had no recorded underlying conditions.
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said:
"I am saddened to hear of these latest deaths and my thoughts are with both families.
"H1N1 is mild for most but if you are worried about your symptoms or the symptoms of a friend or family member please seek urgent medical advice."
For advice on flu-like symptoms contact your GP or call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24.
Further information on the vaccine programme is available via the Scottish Swine Flu Vaccination Helpline on 08000 28 28 16.
To protect patient confidentiality we will now only be reporting the following information in any H1N1 death:
- Whether the patient was a child, elderly person or adult
- Which health board area they were a patient of
- The presence of underlying health conditions or pregnancy