Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Health officials in the state of Florida have announced that a 9 year old boy is the first victim of swine flu to die in the state.
The boy haled from Miami-Dade County and is one of 417 Floridians to have fallen ill with the virus.
Since the outbreak of swine flu was reported earlier this year, globally more than 28,000 cases have been reported resulting in more than 100 deaths.
The virus originated in Mexico, and it is there where the majority of deaths have been reported.
Drug makers are rushing to develop a vaccine for the flu, but they say it will not be ready for up to 6 months.
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