17 students in Iligan recover from swine flu

ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews/11 August) -- Seventeen students from four schools here who were infected with the influenza A(H1N1) virus have fully recovered after undergoing medication, the city health office said.

Dr. Livey Villarin, city health officer said patients came from St. Peter’s College, La Salle Academy, Mindanao State University-IIT, and City Central Elementary School.

Villarin said that “although the virus manifestations are mild, still, precautions are needed especially by those considered as high-risks specially the infants and the aged. More at MindaNews