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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today confirmed that a resident of DHH Region 7, the Shreveport area, has died from complications related to the 2009 H1N1 flu. The individual was an adult male, and the state’s seventh death related to H1N1 flu.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today released a fact sheet regarding the differences between the seasonal flu and the 2009 H1N1 virus.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today confirmed that two additional residents of the state have died from complications related to the 2009 H1N1 flu, bringing the total of H1N1-related deaths in the state to six. One individual was a female child (12 years old or younger) from DHH health region 1 (the Greater New Orleans area) and one individual was a female young adult from DHH health region 9, the region including St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes.
BATON ROUGE— The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today confirmed that a resident of DHH Region 2, the Baton Rouge/Capital area, has died from complications related to the 2009 H1N1 flu. The individual was a young adult female, and the state’s fourth death related to H1N1 flu.
BATON ROUGE— Louisiana has moved from being among the lowest-ranked states in the nation in child immunizations in 2006 to an all-time-high ranking in 2008, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rising in just two years from 44th to 2nd, Louisiana has made enormous strides in immunizing children aged 19-35 months.
BATON ROUGE— Louisiana has moved from being among the lowest-ranked states in the nation in child immunizations in 2006 to an all-time-high ranking in 2008, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rising in just two years from 44th to 2nd, Louisiana has made enormous strides in immunizing children aged 19-35 months.
BATON ROUGE— The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today confirmed that two additional Louisiana residents have died from complications from H1N1 flu. Both individuals were adult males, one from central Louisiana and one from southwest Louisiana.
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Deputy Secretary Sybil Richard announced today her decision to return to her private sector career after six years in public service. Since January 2008, Richard has overseen the state's programs in mental health, addictive disorders, aging services, developmental disabilities and public health, among other major responsibilities. Her letter of resignation is attached.
BATON ROUGE – With the threat of hurricane season and flu season looming, hundreds of Louisiana residents ready to lend a helping hand during emergencies are converging on Baton Rouge this Wednesday, August 19 to prepare themselves to serve during times of crisis. The third annual Louisiana Volunteer Summit will train volunteers and volunteer organizations on state emergency operations and prepare volunteers who may work during an emergency.
BATON ROUGE— The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today confirmed one Louisiana resident has died from complications from H1N1 flu (swine flu). The individual was identified as a 21-year-old woman from the Greater New Orleans area.
Baton Rouge – The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today announced it is publishing licensing rules creating a new type of facility in Louisiana that will offer a new option for services to Louisiana’s medically fragile children and their families.
MARRERO—State health and emergency preparedness officials and their regional and parish partners today shared experiences from the spring “swine flu” outbreak and offered new guidance for local community planners to prepare for an expected fall resurgence of the novel H1N1 flu pandemic.