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About 200 thousand people in Cuba vaccinated against influenza A (H1N1)
Written by Vivian Collazo
viernes, 09 de abril de 2010
09 de April 2010, 00:34 La Habana, Apr 9 (Prensa Latina) Since Cuba began in the vaccination campaign against influenza A (H1N1) on 1 April until today were applied almost 200 thousand doses, said Dr. Luis Estruch, vice minister of public health.
80 percent of the total immunizing pregnant received the biological, said the expert who pointed out that is planned to vaccinate one million 124 thousand people selected as vulnerable to suffer the disease.
He said the vaccine, donated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is of great quality and effectiveness, and may cause some adverse reactions, which have been assessed by specialists in light.
Among the most frequent, headache, pain at the injection site, malaise.
He reaffirmed that so far there has been no serious events, nor death.
He noted that in recent weeks have seen an increase in respiratory problems associated with the circulation of influenza A virus H1N1, a situation that corresponds to what is observed in other countries in the Americas region, said .
That is why people should be vigilant and maintain all necessary hygienic measures to prevent transmission of the pathogen, including frequent hand washing with soap and water, cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, avoid public places if the person is ill.
It also recommended to see a doctor early for any symptoms suggesting the beginning of a flu-like feeling, like shortness of breath, nasal obstruction, cough, malaise.
Where is diagnosed and treated early, influenza A (H1N1) was uneventful, he said Estruch.
He stressed that the Ministry of Health has all the necessary human and material resources to confront the disease and there is a surveillance system throughout the island.
However, it is essential that people cooperate and have a proper perception of risk, said the deputy minister.
tgj / vm
Last Updated (Friday, 09 de April 2010)
About 200 thousand people in Cuba vaccinated against influenza A (H1N1)
Written by Vivian Collazo
viernes, 09 de abril de 2010
09 de April 2010, 00:34 La Habana, Apr 9 (Prensa Latina) Since Cuba began in the vaccination campaign against influenza A (H1N1) on 1 April until today were applied almost 200 thousand doses, said Dr. Luis Estruch, vice minister of public health.
80 percent of the total immunizing pregnant received the biological, said the expert who pointed out that is planned to vaccinate one million 124 thousand people selected as vulnerable to suffer the disease.
He said the vaccine, donated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is of great quality and effectiveness, and may cause some adverse reactions, which have been assessed by specialists in light.
Among the most frequent, headache, pain at the injection site, malaise.
He reaffirmed that so far there has been no serious events, nor death.
He noted that in recent weeks have seen an increase in respiratory problems associated with the circulation of influenza A virus H1N1, a situation that corresponds to what is observed in other countries in the Americas region, said .
That is why people should be vigilant and maintain all necessary hygienic measures to prevent transmission of the pathogen, including frequent hand washing with soap and water, cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, avoid public places if the person is ill.
It also recommended to see a doctor early for any symptoms suggesting the beginning of a flu-like feeling, like shortness of breath, nasal obstruction, cough, malaise.
Where is diagnosed and treated early, influenza A (H1N1) was uneventful, he said Estruch.
He stressed that the Ministry of Health has all the necessary human and material resources to confront the disease and there is a surveillance system throughout the island.
However, it is essential that people cooperate and have a proper perception of risk, said the deputy minister.
tgj / vm
Last Updated (Friday, 09 de April 2010)