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Dewsbury swine flu schoolgirl Asmaa Hussain died after fit

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A TRAGIC schoolgirl who was suffering from swine flu died after having an epileptic fit which may have been triggered by the virus, an inquest heard.

TUES PM: Dewsbury girl's epileptic fit death could have swine flu link

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMT

AN eight-year-old girl died after an epileptic fit which could have been triggered by swine flu, an inquest heard today.

WEDS PM: Swine flu contributed to death of Dewsbury teacher

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:32:00 GMT

HEALTH officials have revealed today that swine flu DID contribute to the death of a Dewsbury teacher. But they have confirmed that Abdullah Patel, was also suffering from other serious health problems.Dr Judith Hooper, Director of Public Health, NHS Kirklees, said: "Following the death of a man from Dewsbury, tests have shown that a contributory cause of death was swine flu (H1N1). The individual also had serious underlying health issues. "Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this time. "Our advice remains the same; for most people this is a mild illness and they should start to feel better after a few days without needing to go to their GP or A&E. "If people think they have Swine Flu, they should first go online and check their symptoms on www.nhs.uk , call NHS Direct 0845 46 47 or call the Swine Flu information line on 0800 1 513 513. If they are still concerned, they should then call their GP, who can provide a diagnosis over the phone."The death of Mr Patel, 42, was confirmed on Monday. It is believed he was a teacher at the Institute of Islamic Education, a private boarding school in Savile Town, Dewsbury. He was thought to have been suffering from lung and kidney problems. Health officials are currently trying to determine whether swine flu was a contributing factor in the death of nine-year-old Asmaa Hussain. She also suffered from a number of serious health problems.

Thornhill Junior and Infant School in Dewsbury remains open after death of pupil who caught swine flu

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:45:00 GMT

A SCHOOL where a pupil died after catching swine flu remains open.

TUES PM: Tributes to Dewsbury swine flu girl

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:16:00 GMT

A community expressed its sadness today following the death of a nine-year-old girl after she contracted swine flu.