Two more swine flu deaths in Victoria
AAP
June 29, 2009 02:50pm
TWO Victorian men with underlying medical conditions have died after also contracting swine flu.
The deaths of the men, aged 50 and 85, bring Australia’s tally of swine flu-related deaths to seven, five of which have been in Victoria.
Victoria’s deputy chief health officer Dr Rosemary Lester said the Department of Human Services was told of the deaths over the weekend.
“The 50-year-old was being treated for a life-threatening cancer and was later diagnosed with H1N1 influenza 09,” Dr Lester said.
“He died while receiving treatment in hospital.
“The 85-year-old man also had a range of underlying medical conditions and was being treated in hospital.
“These pre-existing conditions made him more susceptible to any influenza-like illnesses.”
Dr Lester said the families of both men have requested that no details of their medical history be released.
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