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Swine flu 'may have killed baby' Swine-flu not cause of baby death
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It is understood that a baby may have become the second person in Northern Ireland to die from swine flu. The Department of Health has confirmed that a baby who died in hospital in Northern Ireland had been diagnosed with swine flu.
The Health Minister said that he had been informed by a trust of a possible death associated with the virus. However, in a statement, it said the child had a pre-existing heart condition which was the cause of death.
Michael McGimpsey did not confirm the age or sex of the person and said he would not comment further until the results of a post mortem are known. The sex and age of the baby has not been released. The family has asked for their identity to be kept private.
But a number of MLAs said they wanted to extend their sympathies to the family of the baby. Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said they were respecting their wishes and no further details would be released.
In a statement to the Health Committee, Mr McGimpsey also said that if public confidence required it, he would be among the first to be vaccinated against swine flu. "I understand that there will be a level of public and media interest in this death, but we all must remember that at the centre of this tragic incident is a family who are grieving," said Michael McGimpsey.
He added that he would be advising members of his family to do the same.
Last month, a woman from County Antrim became the first person to die from the virus in Northern Ireland.Last month, a woman from County Antrim became the first person to die from the virus in Northern Ireland.
Caroline Hoy from Ahoghill had also been suffering from cancer.Caroline Hoy from Ahoghill had also been suffering from cancer.
In July, soldier Lee Porter (30) who was born in Coleraine, died in a hospital in England from swine flu.In July, soldier Lee Porter (30) who was born in Coleraine, died in a hospital in England from swine flu.
There have now been 217 laboratory confirmed cases in Northern Ireland, although the number of clinically diagnosed cases stands at almost 9,000.There have now been 217 laboratory confirmed cases in Northern Ireland, although the number of clinically diagnosed cases stands at almost 9,000.
A total of 94 people have been hospitalised.A total of 94 people have been hospitalised.