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The antigen against A/H1N1, only for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases
Provide more 223 deaths from influenza, there is no money to vaccinate all: Ssa
It is guaranteed the purchase of 20 million doses in Europe and discusses buying other in China, which would cost up to 100 per cent cheaper
20.966 There confirmadados influenza cases in the country
The federal government has no money to vaccinate all Mexicans, as well as not indicated, except for people with risk factors, such as those suffering from chronic disease (obesity, diabetes, cancer) and pregnant women, among others, said the head of the Ministry of Health (SSA), Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Hernandez Avila, Undersecretary of Prevention and Health Promotion, stated that, in a conservative scenario from October to March next will quadruple the number of suspected of having influenza A/H1N1 in relation to those who have been reported among April and August. During what he called "the first and second cycles" of the epidemic Registration 54 thousand cases of respiratory infections due possibly to the new virus. Until yesterday it had confirmed 20 thousand 966.
Based on the model designed by experts from the experience of Mexico after it was disclosed the existence of the new strain of flu this coming winter would be hospitalized and 21 thousand people would register about 223 people who died The new strain, said the undersecretary.
He started the first training course for health personnel
Hernandez Avila Cordova Villalobos and participated yesterday in the inaugural course on Early diagnosis, clinical management and precautions in the treatment of influenza A/H1N1. The Secretary of Health stressed that the new flu is still a topical issue worldwide and concern, to the extent that in planning for the return to school in European countries, governments plan to conduct social distancing measures, such as closure of schools, shops and cancellation of public events.
In an interview later commented on the possibility to purchase vaccines to China, which would be 40 to over 100 per cent cheaper than those offered by European laboratories, which is very attractive if the quality is guaranteed and product safety, said.
So far he said has ensured the purchase of 20 million doses with a European manufacturer and is on track to materialize over a contract with another laboratory to buy 10 million additional doses.
Regarding the credit offered by the World Bank, which last week reported that Undersecretary Hernandez Avila would be to upgrade the network for epidemiological surveillance and acquisition of vaccines and antiviral drugs, Cordova pointed out that since it is loans that do not represent an increase budget ceiling must be paid, it must "weigh the consequences of what it means borrowing.
However, he commented that the government of Mexico will accept a loan for the construction of the new headquarters of the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference, which are required for 700 million pesos, of which 200 million are available for this year, he said.
On the proposal made last Monday by the president of the National Union of Education Workers, Elba Esther Gordillo, of implementing the flu vaccine to students and teachers in the country, stressed that the particulars of the World (WHO) on the subject are to be primarily to immunize the population with risk factors such as obesity and diabetes, as well as health workers.
In the first presentation of refresher course on influenza from yesterday offered to general practitioners, Hernandez Avila said that the second cycle of transmission of the H1N1 strain, which affects the southeast of the Republic, has been of magnitude minor and slow propagation. Meanwhile, Jalisco and Tamaulipas reported an upward trend in cases that are reported daily, although most are mild.
The antigen against A/H1N1, only for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases
Provide more 223 deaths from influenza, there is no money to vaccinate all: Ssa
It is guaranteed the purchase of 20 million doses in Europe and discusses buying other in China, which would cost up to 100 per cent cheaper
20.966 There confirmadados influenza cases in the country
The federal government has no money to vaccinate all Mexicans, as well as not indicated, except for people with risk factors, such as those suffering from chronic disease (obesity, diabetes, cancer) and pregnant women, among others, said the head of the Ministry of Health (SSA), Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Hernandez Avila, Undersecretary of Prevention and Health Promotion, stated that, in a conservative scenario from October to March next will quadruple the number of suspected of having influenza A/H1N1 in relation to those who have been reported among April and August. During what he called "the first and second cycles" of the epidemic Registration 54 thousand cases of respiratory infections due possibly to the new virus. Until yesterday it had confirmed 20 thousand 966.
Based on the model designed by experts from the experience of Mexico after it was disclosed the existence of the new strain of flu this coming winter would be hospitalized and 21 thousand people would register about 223 people who died The new strain, said the undersecretary.
He started the first training course for health personnel
Hernandez Avila Cordova Villalobos and participated yesterday in the inaugural course on Early diagnosis, clinical management and precautions in the treatment of influenza A/H1N1. The Secretary of Health stressed that the new flu is still a topical issue worldwide and concern, to the extent that in planning for the return to school in European countries, governments plan to conduct social distancing measures, such as closure of schools, shops and cancellation of public events.
In an interview later commented on the possibility to purchase vaccines to China, which would be 40 to over 100 per cent cheaper than those offered by European laboratories, which is very attractive if the quality is guaranteed and product safety, said.
So far he said has ensured the purchase of 20 million doses with a European manufacturer and is on track to materialize over a contract with another laboratory to buy 10 million additional doses.
Regarding the credit offered by the World Bank, which last week reported that Undersecretary Hernandez Avila would be to upgrade the network for epidemiological surveillance and acquisition of vaccines and antiviral drugs, Cordova pointed out that since it is loans that do not represent an increase budget ceiling must be paid, it must "weigh the consequences of what it means borrowing.
However, he commented that the government of Mexico will accept a loan for the construction of the new headquarters of the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference, which are required for 700 million pesos, of which 200 million are available for this year, he said.
On the proposal made last Monday by the president of the National Union of Education Workers, Elba Esther Gordillo, of implementing the flu vaccine to students and teachers in the country, stressed that the particulars of the World (WHO) on the subject are to be primarily to immunize the population with risk factors such as obesity and diabetes, as well as health workers.
In the first presentation of refresher course on influenza from yesterday offered to general practitioners, Hernandez Avila said that the second cycle of transmission of the H1N1 strain, which affects the southeast of the Republic, has been of magnitude minor and slow propagation. Meanwhile, Jalisco and Tamaulipas reported an upward trend in cases that are reported daily, although most are mild.
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