The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting two more H1N1 flu-related deaths.
According to the health department, the victims are two Polk County adults. Officials said both victims had risk factors that increased the chance of complications from the H1N1 virus.
Health department medical director Dr. Patricia Quinlick said Monday that school absenteeism related to illness appears to be declining. But H1N1 flu among adults is increasing.
She says although most adults will recover from H1N1 without complications, they should be aware of warning signs that should prompt immediate medical attention.
Those who contract H1N1 should watch for difficulty breathing or chest pain, blue discoloration of lips, difficulty keeping liquids down, dizziness while standing and difficulty urinating.
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According to the health department, the victims are two Polk County adults. Officials said both victims had risk factors that increased the chance of complications from the H1N1 virus.
Health department medical director Dr. Patricia Quinlick said Monday that school absenteeism related to illness appears to be declining. But H1N1 flu among adults is increasing.
She says although most adults will recover from H1N1 without complications, they should be aware of warning signs that should prompt immediate medical attention.
Those who contract H1N1 should watch for difficulty breathing or chest pain, blue discoloration of lips, difficulty keeping liquids down, dizziness while standing and difficulty urinating.
Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
