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May 19, 2009 1:35 pm US/Pacific

California Records 30 Swine Flu Hospitalizations

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― A new report has documented 30 swine flu-related hospitalizations in California since the start of the outbreak. There have been no deaths. The majority recovered though some experienced more severe symptoms.

Tuesday's report published by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that two-thirds of those hospitalized had at least one underlying medical condition such as chronic lung or heart disease or a weak immune system.

Thirteen percent needed ventilators. None were exposed to pigs. Five hospitalizations were pregnant women, underscoring that expectant mothers face an increased risk from any form of flu.

As of Sunday, the state has recorded 333 confirmed and 220 probable swine flu cases.

(© 2009 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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