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Influenza A H1N1 is now registered as a 'seasonal disease, "according to Health
11:02 pm - Ana Acosta Virus remains in the country, like other flus. 18 cases reported to date.
Cover your mouth with a mask is important to avoid spreading it. (Editorial)
TEGUCIGALPA,Honduras The cases of influenza A H1N1 continues to emerge in the country, why now the disease has begun to register as a seasonal respiratory bad since its inception in 2009, according to health authorities.To date, recorded 18 cases of A H1N1, the case appeared in EW No. 46, according to the report of the Ministry of Health.Thomas Guevara, Chief of Epidemiology, said that "cases of H1N1 (2009) we will have it now as a seasonal disease, we have the vaccine available to the public, so you need not fear, but we must take preventive measures ".Guevara said that the disease will always be in the country.This week starts the campaign of vaccination against seasonal influenza, these immunizations containing the A H1N1, these vaccines will be placed from December 5 nationally.Report Data In influenza-like illness (ILI) the age group most affected is 5 to 14 years with 15.8% of cases, followed by the group under 1 year with 11.9 percent. The TSI includes the A H1N1, influenza B, influenza AH3, parainfluenza-3, among others.The proportion of TSI for this week is less than 4.73% compared with 2010 was of 6.11 percent, the behavior during the same week reflects a downward trend, even compared with the week forty-five 2011.Preventive Measures The population must have precautionary measures to avoid contagion.Among the measures include the need to cover your mouth with your arm when you cough or sneeze (not hands), because the bacteria remain in the air and can infect others.If you have flu symptoms, seek medical advice and does not attend to crowded places. In case of symptoms, it is important not to self-medicate. Wash your hands with soap and water constantly. Do not greet with a kiss on the cheek to people, especially if they have flu symptoms.It is recommended that parents not send children to school if they have flu symptoms such as watery eyes, fever, malaise and constant sneezing.Vaccination Campaign On Monday December 5 the vaccination campaign started in public hospitals and health centers.The immunization against seasonal influenza, the vaccine includes the A H1N1. This has already been applied to the bureaucrats, now vaccinate children under five years old, pregnant women and asthmatics.