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  • El Salvador - Pneumonia Up 22% from last week, Conjunctivitis Up 4%

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    Rise in cases of pneumonia and conjunctivitis
    Increase recorded last week
    , according to report SIBASI

    Written by Hector Rivas
    Friday, August 3, 2012 00:00

    "Parents need to be aware and educate their children to wash their hands frequently, sneeze guard, also be careful with the elderly."

    Juan Romagoza, director of SIBASI

    Basic Health System (SIBASI) Usulutan reported an increase in the last days of cases of pneumonia and conjunctivitis in the department.

    According to statistics from SIBASI, pneumonia increased by 22%, while conjunctivitis in 4% compared to the last two weeks.

    Juan Romagoza, SIBASI director, said that most affected are children and elderly people from rural areas. He said that pneumonia and conjunctivitis are at epidemic area.

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