Officials of the Santa Rosa County Health Department said today that a 52 year old male is the county’s first confirmed death associated with H1N1 Swine Flu. 

The man died September 11.  Health officials were notified of his death September 28, when the results of additional lab tests were received.  The man had hypertension and GERD (gastroesophogeal reflux disease).  In keeping with DOH policy, no additional information was released. 

 

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