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Breaking News: Three New Cases of H1N1 Flu on South Plains

By Ben Lawson  - bio | email

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Three new cases of H1N1 flu have been confirmed in the South Plains region.  The three new cases are a 35-50 year old female from Bailey County, a school-aged male from Dawson county, and a school-aged male from Arizona visiting relatives in Lubbock.  

Healthcare professionals have notified the families of the diagnosis of H1N1 flu. Health officials remind you that H1N1 flu is a mild strain of influenza, and if you are exhibiting flu-like symptoms please follow the same precautions that you would for the seasonal flu.

The Lubbock Health Department continues to advise everyone to take the following precautions to prevent the spread of any illness:

• Wash hands frequently and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds using soap and warm water especially before handling food, after touching potentially contaminated surfaces, and after being around someone who may be sick.
• If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.  - cough or sneeze into a facial tissue (then dispose of tissue) or into your shirt sleeve if a tissue is not available.  
• Stay home if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms to prevent spreading the illness to others, or seek medical attention if your symptoms worsen.  Due to overcrowding at emergency rooms, please visit your private physician or an urgent care clinic before trying the emergency room. 

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