Influenza H1N1 — Panama
In a follow-up to the coverage of the H1N1 influenza outbreak in Panama, the Ministry of Health is advising the public to get vaccinated as more fatalities and hospitalizations are reported (computer translated).
Health officials say nearly 3500 people have required hospitalization and 250 remain hospitalized to date. In addition, the number of H1N1 influenza related deaths have risen to 62, with 9 out of 10 of the patients having risk factors and many died after prolonged intensive care
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