Bond County Woman Dies of H1N1
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Pocahantas IL ( KPLR )—
A Bond County woman has died from the H1N1 virus. The Madison County Coroner says Brooke Williams, 18 of Pocahontas died November 5 after having a heart attack at her home. Family members say she complained about flu-like symptoms that day. An autopsy later confirmed she had H1N1. Williams had other health problems including Cerebal Palsy and a seizure disorder.

Symptoms of H1N1 Influenza include fever, cough, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, and runny nose. Individuals experiencing these symptoms should consult with a medical professional. The best treatment for influenza continues to be prevention with frequent hand washing, covering the mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, and staying at home when sick.
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