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Respiratory conditions with increasing trend
All children under 2 years and those over 60 are most affected in this regard. According to the head of Health Surveillance, the virus that is most often seen is influenza H1N1, detected in unvaccinated people. Given this fact asks the population, especially the vulnerable group to be immunized against influenza.
Domingo, 8 JUL 2012 - 14:00 |
Dr. Celia Martinez, director of Health Surveillance, said during a conference in the country is evidence of a significant increase in influenza boxes and respiratory infections, surpassing previous years, noting that these conditions have now feature epidemic. To week 26 have accumulated some 159,858 queries, while in the next week there was an increase of 14% compared to 25 weeks, resulting in some 11,800 queries. Martinez pointed out that regions recorded an increase of respiratory symptoms are: Canindey?, followed Guair?, Caaguaz?, Central, Alto Paraguay, Boqueron and Asuncion, with greater intensity, while in lower density are San Pedro, Caazap?, Itap?a, Misiones, Paraguar? ?eembuc? and President Hayes. As Infections Severe Acute Respiratory (SARI), stated that he has been a total 179 frames. The groups most affected in this regard are under 2 years and those 60 and older, who constitute 52% and 13% respectively. According to the head of health surveillance, the virus that is most often seen is H1N1, was detected in unvaccinated people. In this context, the health professional emphasizes the application of the influenza vaccine, mainly to risk group. On the other hand, recommends good nutrition, ventilation of households covered when coughing or sneezing and avoiding contact conglomerate, especially in populations at risk. (MSPyBS).