|
|
|
Toddler Who Died Of Swine Flu In Texas Was From Prosperous Family
A mortician says the toddler from Mexico who died in Texas of the new strain of swine flu was from a well-to-do family.
|
|
29 Comments 
HOUSTON (May 1, 2009)--The family of a toddler from Mexico City who became the first person to die of the new strain of swine flu in the United States has returned home with the child's cremated remains.
Greg Compean of Compean Funeral Home in Houston identified the child who died Monday at a Houston hospital as Miguel Tejada Vazquez.
He said the birth date the family provided for the child placed his age at 21 months.
Federal, state and city officials had given the age as 22 and 23 months.
Compean told the San Antonio Express-News for a story in Friday's editions that Miguel was the youngest of six children of the large, "well-to-do" family of a Mexico City architect.
He says Miguel, his mother and two brothers were visiting a family friend in Brownsville when he became ill April 6, the day after a visit to Houston.
Latest Comments
Does it make it that more tragic for the victim to be from a wealthy family? I think the point is that poor people are more likely to die because they are not God blessed with the luxery of health insurance to afford a med visit. So do not ignorantly assume some bigotry here. But the news media are such nieve type of individuals. They failed to find out that Mexico has a better health care system than USA. There every working person has automatic health insurance for the family. For those unemployed the social service system there takes care of them. So I think those that die from this flu neglect early treatment because they think it is just a passing bug. Instead of getting better this virus becomes advanced and quickly overwhelms the body beyond recovery.
Awww. Did I get your panties in a bunch, Reason? Try crying to someone who cares what you think.
re: what's the point, i think what they're trying to say without actually saying it is that it can infect anyone.
 |
Double
Dollar Deals Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am. |
 |
Boss
of the Month Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month! |
 |
Golden
Apple Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms. |
 |
Emily Wants to Know Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas. |
 |
Army Way Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army. |
Associate/Agent - Are you ready for a opportunity to change your life? Join Alfac, a fortune 500 company, as a insurance professional in the Central Texas area! Aflac gives you flexability with family and unlimited income potential. Aflac pays you what you are worth.
Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com:
