Aaron, from Huntsville, Alabama, was also suffering from cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder which affects the functioning of the lungs and it also affects people’s ability to breathe. It made the flu diagnosis worst. Aaron also lost his life on the same day when Heather lost her life.
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As per reports, more than 53 children have been killed by flu in the current season. There have been 20 death cases which have been reported due to flu this season from The Dallas Fort Worth area. Heather was one of them.
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The dominant H3N2 strain which has been dubbed as the 'Aussie flu' is causing all the damages this season. It has also been found that the flu vaccine’s efficacy is only 34 percent against this deadly H3N2 strain. But, the CDC officials have not lost hope. They are urging everyone to go ahead with the shot. They say that the vaccine is very effective against H1N1 and B viruses.
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The virus has so far affected 48 states including Texas and Alabama. "Supporting one's immune system with good rest and adequate hydration may help reduce the severity of symptoms. Washing hands often, wearing masks, and staying home from work during periods of fever can help reduce the transmission of the virus," Dr. Brian Secemsky, an internist at One Medical in San Francisco, said.
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