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  • 7 Deaths Due to Flu in Greece - 22 in ICU

    Source: http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015...eak-in-greece/

    Four Deaths Due to Flu Epidemic Outbreak in Greece
    by A. Makris - Jan 10, 2015

    The influenza virus is spreading rapidly in Greece this winter, with four deaths recorded so far, according to the Greek Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO).

    KEELPNO experts said six people had been hospitalized with the flu and were still under observation at intensive care units this week.

    Health officials noted that the flu epidemic would continue to develop over the next three months and the number of severe cases was expected to rise...

  • #2
    Increase the victims of flu!


    Increase the victims of flu in our country as well as the health authorities measure Five people were killed. That is why preventive measures, Direct medical assistance but also alert doctors recommend the ΚΕΕΛΠΝΟ. Estimates by the JV.EL.O. NO.., They say that in Greece the traffic management bird flu type A(H3N2), A (H1N1)PDM09 and strains type B will prevail this year. The ΚΕΕΛΠΝΟ has alerted us to:




    1. Vaccination for the seasonal flu to the groups increased risk of population throughout Throughout the duration of this year's bird flu wave




    In this year's endemic period of bird flu, Particular concern has been caused by the fact that the predominant strain is responsible for this, In both Europe and America, For the high morbidity of bird flu is strain of influenza A (H3N2), Showing genetic differences from the corresponding strain (A( H3N2) contained in circulating vaccine seasonal flu.

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    • #3
      Flu virus claims six ? 17 patients receiving ICU treatment

      The seasonal flu virus has claimed one more life in the past 24 hours, raising the total casualties to six, while a further eight patients have been hospitalized and are receiving treatment in ICUs.
      At present there are 17 people who are receiving treatment in ICUs across Greece, with the figure expected to rise, as the reported cases increase. The hospitals in Attica reportedly treated 85 patients with suspect symptoms. Doctors hope that antiviral and preventative treatment will help curb a potential outbreak.
      The Hellenic Center of Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) has insisted that people at risk must seek out antiviral inoculation and protection against both the H1N1 and H3N2 strands of the flu virus.
      Scientists are concerned because the flu virus has claimed the life of a 24-year-old man with no prior medical problems. Typically, the flu virus is a threat for the elderly and people with weak immune systems.


      The seasonal flu virus has claimed one more life in the past 24 hours, raising the total casualties to six, while a further eight...

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      • #4
        Seven dead from complications of influenza virus

        The seven are patients who have lost their lives from complications of influenza virus. this period there is a spate of flu in the country. Based on the newest data of epidemiological surveillance of KEELPNO, only in recent days, 12 patients were hospitalized in intensive care units. Total patients who experienced complications and are in the Intensive amounted to 22.

        Στους επτά ανέρχονται οι ασθενείς που έχουν χάσει τη ζωή τους από επιπλοκές του ιού της γρίπης. Με βάση τα νεότερα στοιχεία επιδημιολογικής επιτήρησης του ΚΕΕΛΠΝΟ, μόνο τα τελευταία 24ωρα, 12 ασθενείς νοσηλεύτηκαν σε Μονάδες Εντατικής Θεραπείας.

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