Juan Manuel Vergara Gonz?lez
The Journal | 29.11.2009 | 00:16 | State
Chihuahua-
Paula Garcia, 24, and in the fifth month of pregnancy, was the first person to receive the vaccine against influenza A H1N1 in the state, that at an event held yesterday at the General Hospital, where the Secretary of Social Development Octavio Martinez Perez, was in charge of inoculum.
There, the officer announced that a second batch of vaccine will arrive in Chihuahua on Monday, December 7. "The virus is everywhere, the number of cases is not indicative of the mismanagement of the epidemic, most cases are recorded inevitably and unfortunately more deaths, but the problem is controlled," he said.
He explained that at this early stage vaccines applied to 13 thousand 490 health sector employees, primarily in the area of emergency staff, general practitioners and pregnant women.
"It will be implemented mainly in Juarez, Chihuahua, Cuauhtemoc, Parral, Jimenez, places where people have registered cases and deaths, plus a few doses will be sent to the mountainous area and recording the lowest temperatures and that represents a risk factor" he said.
He also mentioned that it looked forward to the next batch of vaccine on 7 December, applying this to biological what would become the next risk group made up of people with chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes and morbid obesity.
"The vaccine against influenza A H1N1 is another tool to mitigate the problem of this disease, which is controlled in Chihuahua and the country. It is important to note that during the winter season will continue the registration of cases and unfortunately more deaths, which is why efforts are needed, remain vigilant and continue the hygiene measures to mitigate and prevent influenza, "said holder of Social Development.
In the event, which took place at the General Hospital "Salvador Zubir?n", brought together managers and medical staff of IMSS, ISSSTE, CIMA, clinics and the Center Christus Muguerza, among other institutions.
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