The Iowa Department of Public Health Friday reported three additional H1N1 flu-related deaths in Iowa. The victims are identified as two adults in Polk County and one adult in Woodbury County. Two of the three had known risk factors for complications.  

"Surveillance continues to show an increase in adult illness," said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. "With H1N1 vaccine continuing to be allocated to states on a staggered basis, many adults are not yet in the priority group targeted for vaccination. However, in the coming weeks we expect more vaccine to become available in Iowa.

In Illinois, more than 1,000 people have been hospitalized with H1N1 flu since April. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported eight new H1N1 flu deaths Friday, bringing total deaths since April to 36.

Meanwhile, it's important for everyone to continue to take personal action to prevent the spread of illness."  These steps include cleaning your hands frequently; covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve; and containing germs by staying home when ill.

Symptoms of H1N1 influenza are similar to seasonal influenza and include a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people with H1N1 flu also have diarrhea and vomiting.