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Source: http://www.larazon.com.ar/notas/2010/04/08/02176642.html
Google translation:
LAST YEAR THERE WAS NEARLY ONE MILLION INFECTED IN THE COUNTRY
They claim there will be fewer cases of Influenza A
For infectious disease physicians, the circulation of the H1N1 virus will be lower than in 2009 through the provision of doses of vaccine early indication of antiviral treatments.
The circulation of the H1N1 virus this year in Argentina will be lower than in 2009, through the provision of 11,000,000 doses of monovalent vaccine for risk groups and early indication of antiviral treatments for the rest of the population , infectious disease doctors anticipated today.
The assessment made by the specialists of the results obtained following the outbreak of the pandemic, the last year in Argentina recorded its peak between June 20 and July 3, 2009, concluded that the H1N1 flu is a benign pathology, high transmissibility, but low mortality rate. "
These findings were released today during a symposium organized by the Foundation Studies Centre infectious diseases specialist (FUNCEI), at the headquarters of the National Academy of Medicine in the neighborhood of Palermo.
"Circulation of the virus will be less, since we have 11,000,000 dose for risk groups and vulnerable populations, while for the rest of the population indicating early treatment with antivirals," said Daniel Stambouli, president of FUNCEI.
The expert stressed the importance of monovalent vaccine at this time "we have to deal with the virus more strongly," and argued that the trivalent vaccine, which combats other two strains, will be allocated this year for older adults. "
Influenza is an acute respiratory disease worldwide, causing a major impact on health, as each year can affect about 15% of the adult population and up to 40% of children and cause about 500,000 deaths worldwide.
In Argentina, 3,600 people die each year from influenza and have high hospitalization rates for diseases arising.
For this reason, the World Health Organization (WHO) works to raise public awareness about individual and collective importance of influenza vaccination.
WHO has set itself the challenge of immunizing at least 75% of the population at risk in Argentina there are 12 million people belonging to these groups, while the rate of immunization in these areas reaches only 26%, and in the case of children the vaccine does not exceed 10%.
For that reason, the Head of the Department of Medicine, Hospital de Ni?os "Ricardo Gutierrez", Eduardo Lopez, said that "the challenge is to get as many people from vulnerable groups or risk be vaccinated before mid-June."
"At least 80% of the vulnerable and at risk should be vaccinated for that date to lessen the impact. We have the number of doses necessary for that," he said.
The immunocompromised, those with diabetes, asthma and heart disease, among other diseases, are among the groups considered "at risk", while the vulnerable population includes pregnant women, mothers with children under six months, children aged 6 months and 6 years, plus the personnel concerned to the area of Health.
"We distributed 6,000,000 vaccine across provinces. Now, people must approach VACUNATORIOS and the vaccine," he said Lopez.
The reporting figures released today was attended by the Ministry of Health in February 2010 that recorded in 2009 nearly a million and half of cases of influenza-like illness (ETI).
Of this total came to 28,792 laboratory samples, of which 12,080 were for H1N1.
Meanwhile, 626 deaths were confirmed in 21 provinces, while 247 are being studied in the laboratory.
Meanwhile, the panelists recalled that for the rest of the population is essential "to maintain resting flu symptoms for a week to spread the virus and not go to the doctor to initiate early antiviral treatment."
"Do not be alarmed the first cases began to appear, because we are prepared to face the flu, thanks to the lessons we have learned," said Stambouli.
Meanwhile, the director of the PAMI, Luciano Di Cesare, said that vaccination strategies that the institute developed for the elderly "have helped make this group is not particularly affected by the Influenza A in 2009."
Google translation:
LAST YEAR THERE WAS NEARLY ONE MILLION INFECTED IN THE COUNTRY
They claim there will be fewer cases of Influenza A
For infectious disease physicians, the circulation of the H1N1 virus will be lower than in 2009 through the provision of doses of vaccine early indication of antiviral treatments.
The circulation of the H1N1 virus this year in Argentina will be lower than in 2009, through the provision of 11,000,000 doses of monovalent vaccine for risk groups and early indication of antiviral treatments for the rest of the population , infectious disease doctors anticipated today.
The assessment made by the specialists of the results obtained following the outbreak of the pandemic, the last year in Argentina recorded its peak between June 20 and July 3, 2009, concluded that the H1N1 flu is a benign pathology, high transmissibility, but low mortality rate. "
These findings were released today during a symposium organized by the Foundation Studies Centre infectious diseases specialist (FUNCEI), at the headquarters of the National Academy of Medicine in the neighborhood of Palermo.
"Circulation of the virus will be less, since we have 11,000,000 dose for risk groups and vulnerable populations, while for the rest of the population indicating early treatment with antivirals," said Daniel Stambouli, president of FUNCEI.
The expert stressed the importance of monovalent vaccine at this time "we have to deal with the virus more strongly," and argued that the trivalent vaccine, which combats other two strains, will be allocated this year for older adults. "
Influenza is an acute respiratory disease worldwide, causing a major impact on health, as each year can affect about 15% of the adult population and up to 40% of children and cause about 500,000 deaths worldwide.
In Argentina, 3,600 people die each year from influenza and have high hospitalization rates for diseases arising.
For this reason, the World Health Organization (WHO) works to raise public awareness about individual and collective importance of influenza vaccination.
WHO has set itself the challenge of immunizing at least 75% of the population at risk in Argentina there are 12 million people belonging to these groups, while the rate of immunization in these areas reaches only 26%, and in the case of children the vaccine does not exceed 10%.
For that reason, the Head of the Department of Medicine, Hospital de Ni?os "Ricardo Gutierrez", Eduardo Lopez, said that "the challenge is to get as many people from vulnerable groups or risk be vaccinated before mid-June."
"At least 80% of the vulnerable and at risk should be vaccinated for that date to lessen the impact. We have the number of doses necessary for that," he said.
The immunocompromised, those with diabetes, asthma and heart disease, among other diseases, are among the groups considered "at risk", while the vulnerable population includes pregnant women, mothers with children under six months, children aged 6 months and 6 years, plus the personnel concerned to the area of Health.
"We distributed 6,000,000 vaccine across provinces. Now, people must approach VACUNATORIOS and the vaccine," he said Lopez.
The reporting figures released today was attended by the Ministry of Health in February 2010 that recorded in 2009 nearly a million and half of cases of influenza-like illness (ETI).
Of this total came to 28,792 laboratory samples, of which 12,080 were for H1N1.
Meanwhile, 626 deaths were confirmed in 21 provinces, while 247 are being studied in the laboratory.
Meanwhile, the panelists recalled that for the rest of the population is essential "to maintain resting flu symptoms for a week to spread the virus and not go to the doctor to initiate early antiviral treatment."
"Do not be alarmed the first cases began to appear, because we are prepared to face the flu, thanks to the lessons we have learned," said Stambouli.
Meanwhile, the director of the PAMI, Luciano Di Cesare, said that vaccination strategies that the institute developed for the elderly "have helped make this group is not particularly affected by the Influenza A in 2009."