Reported 30 suspected cases of influenza H1N1

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Reported 30 suspected cases of influenza H1N1

Por: Gabriela Gonzalez, Friday, January 7, 2011
Doctor Gregory Ortegon Jesus Martinez, coordinator of health services in the Health Department

At least 30 suspected cases of influenza HIN1 occurred in the last two weeks of 2010 and although none has been confirmed, due to symptoms and illness behavior, health officials are calling on people to exercise caution and not contracting the disease

NUEVO LAREDO .- "So we vaccinating and making the call to the people who received the first dose of H1N1 influenza vaccine also protects against seasonal influenza and the new H3N2 strain," said Gregory Ortegon Jesus Martinez, coordinator health services in the local health department.

This call is made to persons who received their first dose of vaccine in the months of October, November and December.

"We still have over 3 thousand shots for first dose, to any person who is within the risk groups and wants to protect against this disease and those who received the first vaccine, it is time to receive the second to complement immunity, "he said.

Martinez Ortegon said that now before the increase in demand for suspected H1N1 cases, we recommend wing strengthening population health measures in their homes and workplaces.

"Currently all patients with questionable symptoms of influenza is channeled immediate attention, and to monitor its evolution, but it is very important that at home also strengthen measures to prevent transmission, the time is ripe for it," he said.

The population that the Health Department considered high risk are children 6 to 23 months of age, persons aged 60 years and young people or adults who suffer from a disease such as diabetes, asthma, cancer, hypertension, among others.

If you want a flu shot can go to the Health Center located in front of Narciso Mendoza Park, on a schedule from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday, to parents , are asked to bring with them the vaccination card of their children.

H1N1 INFLUENZA:

Symptoms:

? - A fever of 30 degrees or more.

? - Headache.

? - muscle and joint pain.

? - malaise and decay. ? - Cough.

? - Runny nose.

? - Irritated.

? - Sore throat.

Preventive measures:

- Wash hands and wrists with soap and water frequently, preferably liquid or, use antibacterial gel-based alcohol, especially after coughing or blowing your nose.

- Do not put lotion on hands

- Cough or sneeze do with proper technique, completely cover the nose and mouth with a tissue or your elbow.

- Throw the tissue in a trash can with a plastic bag and wash hands.