H1N1 flu outbreak may be nearing peak in Indiana, officials say

Niki Kelly, The Journal Gazette

nkelly@jg.net

- State officials said Thursday during a weekly update on the H1N1 flu that there are conflicting indications as to whether the outbreak is slowing.

Indiana reported nine deaths from the H1N1 flu last week - the most in any week since the outbreak began - bringing the state total to 19. And 13 percent of Hoosiers seeking treatment at doctors' offices reported flu-like symptoms - a historic high.