LOS ANGELES -- Two Southern California children have died from swine flu within a week's time.
The Santa Barbara County's Public Health Department says a 4-year-old boy died Saturday in Santa Barbara County, one week after a 5-year-old died girl from the sickness in San Diego County.
The department says the child's illness was complicated by an underlying medical condition involving his respiratory system.
San Diego County authorities announced last week that a 5-year-old girl from Otay Mesa died Oct. 11, about two days after showing symptoms.
Doctors say the girl did not have any underlying medical conditions, but was much sicker than most patients when she arrived at the emergency room.
The Centers for Disease Control says more than 80 children have died from swine flu in the United States.
The Santa Barbara County's Public Health Department says a 4-year-old boy died Saturday in Santa Barbara County, one week after a 5-year-old died girl from the sickness in San Diego County.
San Diego County authorities announced last week that a 5-year-old girl from Otay Mesa died Oct. 11, about two days after showing symptoms.
Doctors say the girl did not have any underlying medical conditions, but was much sicker than most patients when she arrived at the emergency room.
The Centers for Disease Control says more than 80 children have died from swine flu in the United States.
