SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- The Clark County Health Commissioner has confirmed the first death due to the H1N1 flu.

According to police reports and family members, the victim was Tasha Robinson, 26, the mother of a 6-year-old daughter. She died at home on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Family members found her slumped over a coffee table.

Reports also said Robinson had go to Mercy Hospital on Oct. 24 and was sent home with medicine for an upper respiratory infection and bronchitis.

"I am saddened to share the news that we have had our first death due to H1N1 flu in our community," said Health Commissioner Charles Patterson.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the young woman. We are very sorry for their loss," Patterson said.

The health commissioner is also encouraging everyone at risk, to get the H1N1 flu vaccine.

Clark County is the only county in the Miami Valley holding an H1N1 flu clinic today.

The clinic is being held at the Clark County Fairgrounds until 8 p.m. or until officials run out of the vaccine.

The target groups have been expanded to include all children and young adults between the ages of 6 months - 24 years, and older adults ages 25 through 64 with chronic medical conditions.

Who is eligible: For this clinic, the vaccine will be offered to the following people, based on CDC guidelines:
* pregnant women
* people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
* healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
* persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old
* people ages of 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems

The above list is an expansion of last weeks target group. Please note that ALL children over 6 months, young adults, and some older adults have been added to the list of high risk people.