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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago,2019 (CMC) \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Trinidad and Tobago health authorities have confirmed a fifth death, as a result of the HINI virus, and urged people, particularly those considered to be within the \u201ckey at-risk groups\u201d, to get vaccinated.<\/p>\n

Health Minister, Terrence Deyalsingh, said that a woman, who was 15 weeks pregnant, died from the virus, also known as swine flu, and hinted that the authorities were awaiting the results of blood tests from other fatalities.<\/p>\n

Deyalsingh did not provide details, regarding the pregnant woman, but expressed concern that there had been a drop in people seeking the vaccine, over the past few weeks, after a media house ran a segment on the effects of the vaccine on pregnant women.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Health said that it has since received 20,300 doses of the influenza vaccine, through the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for distribution across the country.<\/p>\n

The ministry said it was urging those persons at risk, namely children, aged six months to five years; pregnant women; adults over 65; and persons with chronic medical conditions, to ensure they are vaccinated.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ministry will continue to closely monitor the supply and distribution of influenza vaccines, to ensure that there is adequate supply to meet demands,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The signs and symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of infections, caused by other flu strains and can include fever, but not always chills; coughs; sore throat; runny or stuffy nose; watery, red eyes; body aches and headache.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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