Acute respiratory infections account for 3,961 cases in Oruro
Friday, 15 of octube 2010 - Oruro - Regional
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The sudden change of temperatures in recent weeks in the department of Oruro, has caused an increase in acute respiratory infections (ARIs), in people of different ages, reaching 3,961 cases.
People with these paintings are currently on treatment and receive care at health centers. Zoonosis responsible for Departmental Health Service (Headquarters), Ernesto Vasquez, said "we are not in an alarm epidemiological data to keep the coverage we've been working, we hope to lower these rates."
It said the IRA's paintings presented in the last report to Headquarters, not serious. "This sudden change in temperature is causing people to come in greater numbers to the different health centers to refer to their attention," said the head of the Headquarters zoonosis.
A-H1N1 INFLUENZA
During the epidemiological week 40 at the departmental level appeared 13 positive cases of influenza A-H1N1, recorded a significant increase.
"Very sneaky cases are rising, we will meet with the epidemiological surveillance unit, to make prevention work and decision making," said the Representative of the venues.
Motivating actions of prevention will be developed in all health facilities, educational units and the family environment, to avoid higher rates of influenza A-H1N1, "we are neglecting to implement safety measures to counter this disease such as hand washing and school filters, "said V?squez.