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Jul 1, 2009 8:54 pm US/Eastern

First H1N1 Death Reported In Broward

This Would Mark Florida's 3rd H1N1 Death

DAVIE (CBS4) ― The Broward County Health Department has confirmed that a 58-year-old man with a chronic heart condition died of the H1N1 virus this week, making it the first confirmed death in the county.

The Sun-Sentinel is naming the victim as Michael Waldfogel of Davie, who went to see his doctor complaining of flu-like symptoms in mid June. That physician prescribed flu medication and sent him home, but June 24th Waldfogel was found dead at home.

Lab tests in Jacksonville confirmed the presence of H1N1.

Two other confirmed H1N1 deaths have been reported in Florida, one in Miami and one in the Orlando area. 

CBS4 News went by Waldfogel's home but no one wanted to talk.

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