Chicago, Illinois public health officials on reported the first probable cases of H1N1 Swine Flu just outside Chicago, bringing the total number of probable and confirmed cases to 88 in the state.
Testsing confirmed Friday one positive H1N1 (Swine Flu) case in Sangamon County and one in Winnebago County, according to a Dept. of Public Health release.
“We anticipated seeing cases of H1N1 swine flu virus across Illinois and we expect to see more. However, there is no need to be alarmed,” said Illinois Dept. of Public Health Dir. Dr. Damon T. Arnold in a release.
As of now there are no vaccines nor is there an H1N1 swine flu cure but can be prevented.
According to the CDC, 109 human cases of swine flu have been confirmed nationwide, with one of those resulting in death.
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