Chihuahua: Cases

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137 thousand infected and 24 deaths from influenza AH1N1 in Chihuahua.
El Heraldo de Chihuahua
December 30, 2009


One thousand 137 people have been detected with H1N1 influenza in the state and 24 others have died from this virus, say the reports of the Secretary of Social Development, as state officials call for careful in this winter season.

According to the report submitted by the Secretary of Social Development, twelve men and twelve women died of the flu, the capital being the place which has hosted the largest number of patients with 535 and 460 in Ju?rez.

The people most affected by this virus, have been residents of 5 years of age to 44, and according to statistics, since the temperature started falling respiratory diseases increased by 17 percent.

However the statistics are alarming because of the constant control campaign disseminated by the media.

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Seasonal influenza Leaves 83 cases in 2009

Nancy Gonzalez Soto
The Journal | 01.01.2010 | 21:29 | Local

In 2009 there were 83 cases of seasonal influenza in Ciudad Juarez, but from September, it increased the number of patients with this viral disease, said Health Jurisdiction II.
"It is essential to continue the hygiene measures, especially hand washing with soap. People with symptoms similar to influenza must be submitted to the Health Center to review and confirm whether it is seasonal or A H1N1 to receive proper treatment, "said Alejandro Alvarado Robles, manager of epidemiology at the health unit.
He said that as temperatures drop, people fail to wash their hands frequently, a situation that can lead to the development and spread of the virus.
He added that self-medication is counterproductive because it hides symptoms and is sometimes difficult to determine whether the patient has a common cold, respiratory infection or influenza.
Health Jurisdiction II announced that some of the samples sent to laboratory for detecting human influenza (A H1N1) tested positive for seasonal influenza.
In order to avoid getting seasonal flu, in addition to sanitary and hygienic measures, adults age 60 and infants under age 3 have free access to biological against this illness in health centers.
The rest of the population has the option of vaccination in other places but has a biological cost.
Seasonal flu is a highly contagious disease by air that develops more easily in places with large concentration of people.
It is transmitted by respiratory droplets caused by sneezing, coughing, shaking hands or touching objects contaminated with the virus and its symptoms are similar to the flu, but more severe.
The clinical picture of those affected is high fever of 38 degrees Celsius or more, headache, severe fatigue and malaise, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and aching joints.
Among the recommendations of the Health Sector to avoid getting seasonal flu are: the constant washing of hands with soap and water, avoid contact with people with respiratory ailments and seek medical advice if you have any of the above symptoms.

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Decrease influenza infections and confirmations AH1N1 Hector Puertas

The owner of health jurisdiction, Hector Gates announced that the human influenza infections suffered a large decline, because in December there were only four cases.

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Hector Gates said the human influenza infections that occurred during the month of December were only four, which suggests that the disease has been controlled for precautionary measures to take citizenship.

He noted that to date 941 samples have been analyzed of which only 559 have tested positive for human influenza or AH1N1, while the remaining were negative or seasonal influenza.
We will continue with current campaigns and methods of disease prevention, in order to control it even more.

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Date: 2010-02-12

There have been no cases of Influenza A H1N1 so far in 2010

The Director of Health Jurisdiction II, Hector Puertas Rincones, announced that during this 2010 have not detected any human influenza cases in Ciudad Ju?rez.



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So far this year has not been any cases of human influenza, said the Director of Health Jurisdiction II, Dr. Hector Puertas Corners.

"Of the 21 cases we studied January to today fortunately none has been successful, but why not forget that prevention measures have been carried out, it is important that people make a habit of," explained official.

The official urged the community to continue with preventive measures to avoid contracting the disease, although there have been no new cases at the border.