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From: scaram(o)uche8/13/2007 9:51:50 AM
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re. testing in Southern hemisphere.......

Toddler death latest case in deadly flu epidemic

August 13, 2007 12:00am
A TWO-YEAR-OLD NSW boy is the sixth child to die from the virulent influenza epidemic sweeping across Australia.

NSW Health Director of Communicable Diseases Jeremy McAnulty tonight said the toddler died at his parents' home in the state's central west last Friday.

Preliminary tests show the death was probably caused by Influenza A virus.

Five other children, including three in Western Australia, one in Queensland and one in Victoria, have also been reported as dying from illness associated with Influenza A.

And the virus has also taken the life of a 37-year-old Queensland man Glen Kindness.

NSW Health urges people to take free influenza vaccinations from GPs.

"This tragic death is a reminder to all people that NSW and the rest of Australia is experiencing one of the worst flu seasons for some years,'' Dr McAnulty said.

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news.com.au
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