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A H1N1 Alert Ongoing
The Valley Health Secretary, Alejandro Nieto just reported that a yellow alert remains in the region for the three cases of influenza A H1N1 that occurred in January.
"We have three fatal cases which have been women with features of disease, that triggers the alarms, we have declared a yellow alert, and we have distributed instructions to hospitals because for us it is very important that the community knows how to prevent it, " he said the health minister.
The community should be very strict with hygiene care to avoid any possible infection. According to the Secretary, "The key for us is that the community understands that when you have a cold is usually not paying attention and care needs to be done right "
The first thing is to try not transmit the infection, using masks when coughing, washing hands after blowing or touching your face, do not shake hands more than necessary especially if they have respiratory symptoms and to rest.
Any suspicion of having acquired the virus of H1N1 influenza A person should immediately contact a doctor. "When you're sick go to the doctor and will attend the consultation as this is a decisive factor so the disease does not progress, " said Solo Nieto.
Spanish to English translation
A H1N1 Alert Ongoing
The Valley Health Secretary, Alejandro Nieto just reported that a yellow alert remains in the region for the three cases of influenza A H1N1 that occurred in January.
"We have three fatal cases which have been women with features of disease, that triggers the alarms, we have declared a yellow alert, and we have distributed instructions to hospitals because for us it is very important that the community knows how to prevent it, " he said the health minister.
The community should be very strict with hygiene care to avoid any possible infection. According to the Secretary, "The key for us is that the community understands that when you have a cold is usually not paying attention and care needs to be done right "
The first thing is to try not transmit the infection, using masks when coughing, washing hands after blowing or touching your face, do not shake hands more than necessary especially if they have respiratory symptoms and to rest.
Any suspicion of having acquired the virus of H1N1 influenza A person should immediately contact a doctor. "When you're sick go to the doctor and will attend the consultation as this is a decisive factor so the disease does not progress, " said Solo Nieto.