Scotland H1N1 Related Deaths Rise To 31

An adult from NHS Ayrshire and Arran has died after contracting H1N1.

The patient was reported as having significant underlying health conditions.

This death brings the total number of H1N1 related deaths in Scotland to 31.

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Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said:

“It is with regret I need to confirm another H1N1 fatality. I send my condolences to the patient’s family and loved ones.

“A rise in influenza cases is to be expected as we enter the winter months but fortunately, for most, H1N1 is mild and symptoms shouldn’t persist longer than a week.

“However, we must all remain vigilant and I would underline the importance of maintaining hygiene standards and urgently seeking medical advice if you believe you are at greater risk of influenza complications.

If you are concerned about flu-like symptoms contact your GP for advice or call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24.

“The roll out of the vaccination programme is now underway, and I urge everyone who is in the priority groups to accept the vaccine, when invited to do so by their GP.

“Further information on the vaccine programme is available via the new 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

However, the weekly report from Health Protection Scotland will breakdown any fatalities into an age range and the gender will be given.

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