Swine Flu Claims Fourth Victim In Alabama

Alabama Death A Troy University student is believed to be the fourth person in Alabama to die from the swine flu.
by The Associated Press
Published: Tue, September 08, 2009 - 9:49 am CST Last Updated: Tue, September 08, 2009 - 10:24 am CST
MONTGOMERY, Alabama - (AP) - A Troy University student is believed to
be the fourth person in Alabama to die from the swine flu.

Alabama Department of Public Health spokesman Jim McVay said
Tuesday there have been four deaths from the swine flu virus in
Alabama. The Dothan Eagle reported that 18-year-old Andrew Salter died Friday at Southeast Alabama Medical Center.

Troy University spokesman Andy Ellis said the school has taken
precautions to protect students from the fast-spreading virus. He
said there are posters up across the campus encouraging students
and staff to use proper hygiene and avoid contact with others. He
said students are being encouraged to see a physician if they have
flu-like symptoms.
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BamaBob
BamaBob Says:
Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 12:03 pm

What about this strain of flu makes it so deadly for young, healthy folks?

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