Three people with swine flu die in Qld

Three more swine flu-related deaths have been recorded in Queensland, authorities say.
A 78-year-old woman, who died at Caboolture Hospital, and a 52-year-old man, who
died at Cairns Hospital, were both in groups considered vulnerable to swine flu and
had complications from other health problems, Queensland Health says.
But a 40-year-old man, who died on Sunday at Mackay Hospital, was not in the
vulnerable group.
Tests confirmed late Tuesday the man had the influenza A(H1N1) virus when he died.
Those in the vulnerable category include indigenous Australians, pregnant women, the
obese, and those with underlying conditions such as heart disease, respiratory
diseases and diabetes.
"The latest death reinforces the need for everyone in the community to heed the
public health message for both seasonal and H1N1 influenza," a Queensland Health
spokesperson said.
People are asked to wash their hands frequently, not to share items such as
cigarettes, glasses, lipstick or toys and stay home when sick.
There have been 21 deaths related to swine flu in Queensland.
There are also 109 people with swine flu currently hospitalised, including 43 in
intensive care.