msnbc.com and NBC News
updated 7:52 a.m. ET April 29, 2009
Texas toddler is first swine flu death in U.S.
WASHINGTON - Officials confirmed the death of a 23-month-old child in Texas from the new strain of swine flu on Wednesday, the first fatality from the condition reported outside Mexico.
Dr. Richard Besser, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, confirmed the fatality during an interview with NBC News.
Besser told NBC's TODAY show that he didn't believe "this indicates any change in the strain of the flu."
Sixty-six infections had been reported in the United States before the report of the toddler's death in Texas.
"Even though we've been expecting this, it is very, very sad," Besser added. "As a pediatrician and a parent, my heart goes out to the family."
Besser said authorities essentially are still "trying to learn more about this strain of the flu."
"It's very important that people take their concern and channel it into action," Besser said, adding that "it is crucial that people understand what they need to do if symptoms appear.
The world has no vaccine to prevent infection but U.S. health officials aim to have a key ingredient for one ready in early May, the big step that vaccine manufacturers are awaiting.
But even if the World Health Organization ordered up emergency vaccine supplies — and that decision hasn't been made yet — it would take at least two more months to produce the initial shots needed for human safety testing.
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It was just this morning that we performed our presentation on the 'News Flash Of The Month' It was a splendour achievement. Amalina is the brain behind the powerpoint presentation. She'd done a great job. Also to the main announcers and the the rest of the speakers. O'Yeah-Not forgetting the guitar players. I also fulfilled my role..on giving a speech about Bobby Chinn's presence in Brunei. A few people from other classes approached me..Saying i'd done a great job with my speaking. I'd taunted..But when people gives you a 'hats-off' we should exchange them with reverence.
The presentation did persuade me. -Alot!! You could be educated by watching the news itself. And that, it explains the 'breaking-news' article above. Received it from my MSN acount. Felt appropriate that i share it here.
I'll be back-Stay tune for more updates :D
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