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The patient was hospitalized June 12 and died six days onJune 18. On Monday, his tests resultsx came back positivefor H1N1. The patien t had several serious underlying health conditions that place d him at high risk of complications fromthe flu, accordint to public health officials. “It is with greatr sadness that we have learned today of the death of a Bostonj resident from illness associated with We extend our deepest sympathg tothis person’s family and said Barbara Ferrer, executive director of the .
“While most casew of H1N1 in Boston and nationwidwe have beenless severe, this news demonstratesx how serious influenza can Public health officials are urginvg people to take precautions, including hand washing, coughint into a sleeve, avoiding contacf with sick people and staying home from work or schoo l for 24 hours following an Several groups are more vulnerable to H1N1 according to officials, including babies, the elderly, pregnangt women and those with chronic illnesses such as asthmaw or diabetes.
As of Friday, June 26, therer were 474 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in Boston and 70 In Massachusetts, there were 1,287 confirmed cases and 134 hospitalizationse as of Thursday, June 25.
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