Four kids test positive for swine flu in McDuffie County

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By NBC Augusta 26 News Staff

Story Published: Aug 19, 2009 at 10:53 AM EDT

Story Updated: Aug 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM EDT

THOMSON, Ga. - NBC Augusta 26 News has learned four children have tested positive for H1N1 in McDuffie County.

The McDuffie County School Board says three students contracted the virus, also known as swine flu.

The county’s health department says an infant also tested positive for H1N1.

We're told the children have been treated with medication and are doing fine.

Health workers tell 26 News more cases are expected to be reported in the next several weeks.

All McDuffie County schools will remain open and board members say the district will follow recommendations set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 


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Tuesday, Aug 25 at 5:58 PM military mom wrote ...

Does anyone know of the schools that these cases have been reported in?

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Wednesday, Aug 19 at 8:30 PM JEB wrote ...

there are way more than 3 there are 13.and the school needs to close!THIS IS SERIOUS

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