Archive for May 10th, 2009

China reports suspected swine flu case (AP)

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

AP – China’s Health Ministry has reported the first suspected case of swine flu on the mainland.

US, Costa Rica report swine flu deaths; toll at 53 (AP)

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

AP – The number of swine flu-related deaths outside of Mexico rose after the U.S. reported its third fatality and Costa Rica its first, but both men also suffered from complicating illnesses, health officials said.

Third U.S. Swine Flu Death Reported (HealthDay)

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

HealthDay – SUNDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) — An unidentified man in his
30s from Snohomish County, Wash., is the third person in the United States
to die from swine flu, state health officials said late Saturday.

Ladders, Swings and More Can Cause Peril (HealthDay)

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

HealthDay – SUNDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) — A few simple precautions can
help prevent head and neck injuries related to recreational or work
activities outdoors, health experts say.