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Death Toll From Influenza Virus Rises In Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, December 31, 2019 (CMC) – The Ministry of Health says the number of people, who have died as a result of the influenza virus, has risen to 37, as it reiterated an appeal for citizens to get vaccinated.

In a statement, the ministry said that of last Friday, the cumulative number of vaccines administered to the public for this flu season was 48,411; and the number of suspected influenza cases for the year, was 3,434. It said 37 people had died as a result of the flu.

On December 16, the ministry issued a statement, indicating that the death toll was 32 and that the cumulative number of vaccines administered, was 40,162.

The latest statement reminded the population that the influenza virus is serious and is generally more severe than the common cold.

“The flu vaccine is available, at no cost, at all health centres,” it said, urging persons, considered to be in the “vulnerable” group, to get vaccinated.

It said this group includes children, aged six months to 5 years; pregnant women; adults, over 65; people with chronic medical conditions; as well as the health care workforce.

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