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After an outbreak in the northeast, swine flu back to the country concerned
PHOTO: KEVIN SELLMER
Vaccination against the disease occurred after the pandemic in 2010
SOUTH FLUMINENSE
Commonly known as swine flu, Influenza A H1N1 came back to draw the attention of health authorities after the recent outbreak in the city of Pedra Branca, in Cear?, where 17 cases were confirmed yesterday. Previously, experts gathered at the international conference Antivirals for Influenza: Efficacy and Resistance, held earlier this month in Rio, did not discount the possibility of the country face another flu epidemic that struck in 2009.
During the event, the representative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - Regional Office of World Health Organization (WHO) for the Americas - Otavio Oliva, said the disease can reach back to Brazil and other countries form of pandemic. "The risk of a pandemic of H1N1 is the same as before. It may be another influenza virus that is new to the population, the immune system of people do not recognize. A virus is extremely tricky and can take us by surprise, "he said.
For the researcher Marilda Siqueira, head of the Respiratory Virus Laboratory of the Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Brazil needs to improve its early warning system. "Brazil is a system that needs to be much improved. Is not homogeneous in terms of collecting samples and data. And that means that no one has complete knowledge about what is happening in the country with the influenza virus. Not all states are in good surveillance system. "
Given these facts and considerations, the VOICE OF THE CITY sought health authorities who spoke on the situation of municipalities in the region and to prepare to fight the disease.
Barra Mansa
According to the Secretary of Health, Wilton Neri, the municipality has not received any directive specific role of the Ministry of Health or the State Department of Health (SES). "In 2009 we had the vaccination campaign that made the virus control. Currently, we have no notification, nothing makes us remember the swine flu. Anyway, the professionals are advised to be aware of, especially with pregnant women, who were one of the main groups at risk during the epidemic, "he said, adding that the identified cases should be isolated in Cear?.
For the secretary, to bring this matter to the discussions of the society is important. "The controversy is always good. Makes you remember some issues that sometimes end up coming out of our focus, "he said.
This year, the coordinator of Epidemiology, Municipal Health, Eduardo Lacerda, no cases of influenza A (H1N1) were reported. "In 2009 we had 18 reports, six confirmed cases, two pregnant women and one death. But this year, there was no notification "he said. According to the coordinator, the work of health departments related to the flu happens from a notification. Since there were no special measures need be taken.
ANGRA DOS REIS
According to the technical sector of epidemiology at the Health Foundation of Angra dos Reis (Fusari), Carlos Henrique, this time of year is not expected this type of contamination, which usually occurs in winter, when temperatures are low. "So far we have not received any notification of serious cases that would allow us to distrust the spread of H1N1. Even so, we alert the populace to always put your hands in your mouth when sneezing indoors, they sanitize their hands with alcohol gel. Emqualquer suspected flu, citizens can seek healthcare facilities in the city, "he said.
The chairman of the Health City Hall, Councilman Ilsom Peixoto, believes that the current climate is conducive to the spread of disease. "We know that in summer the climate is also favorable terms for the epidemic. I think that besides the information that the doctors are usually the Health Foundation of Angra dos Reis should prepare a specific plan for this disease. So this week we will charge a position of president of Fusari about this problem, "he said.
RESENDE
In Resende, according to the Epidemiology Service of the Department of Health, there are no reports of patients infected with influenza A (H1N1), responsible for the disease popularly known as swine flu. The secretariat informed that all procedures for prevention in the society and also the training of all professional staff of health facilities have constant attention of the municipal government.
The most critical moment of the disease in the state was in 2010 when a major vaccination campaign was triggered. In the municipality, the vaccination involved about 40 000 people, including children aged six months to two years of age, pregnant women, elderly, youth and adults. The city said that the council has achieved the goal of vaccination given by the Ministry of Health H1N1 flu, only with difficulty for the age group of adults DE30 A39 year.
The Department of Health stressed that prevention efforts are key flu: Adequate ventilation to maintain, protect the face preferably with disposable tissue before sneezing or coughing, and after that, wash your hands, avoid sharing personal items (tableware and glasses), indoors and avoid crowds, if she has flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, headache or sore throat). The department emphasizes that the only contraindication to vaccine is for patients with a infectional such as fever over 38.5 degrees Celsius.
ROUND ROUND
In Volta Redonda, the situation is under control, according to the Department of Health, through its press office, there were no reported cases of the disease or is, as yet, no type of activity planned.
Posted on 06/12/2011 11:38:36
Portuguese-English translation
After an outbreak in the northeast, swine flu back to the country concerned
PHOTO: KEVIN SELLMER
Vaccination against the disease occurred after the pandemic in 2010
SOUTH FLUMINENSE
Commonly known as swine flu, Influenza A H1N1 came back to draw the attention of health authorities after the recent outbreak in the city of Pedra Branca, in Cear?, where 17 cases were confirmed yesterday. Previously, experts gathered at the international conference Antivirals for Influenza: Efficacy and Resistance, held earlier this month in Rio, did not discount the possibility of the country face another flu epidemic that struck in 2009.
During the event, the representative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - Regional Office of World Health Organization (WHO) for the Americas - Otavio Oliva, said the disease can reach back to Brazil and other countries form of pandemic. "The risk of a pandemic of H1N1 is the same as before. It may be another influenza virus that is new to the population, the immune system of people do not recognize. A virus is extremely tricky and can take us by surprise, "he said.
For the researcher Marilda Siqueira, head of the Respiratory Virus Laboratory of the Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Brazil needs to improve its early warning system. "Brazil is a system that needs to be much improved. Is not homogeneous in terms of collecting samples and data. And that means that no one has complete knowledge about what is happening in the country with the influenza virus. Not all states are in good surveillance system. "
Given these facts and considerations, the VOICE OF THE CITY sought health authorities who spoke on the situation of municipalities in the region and to prepare to fight the disease.
Barra Mansa
According to the Secretary of Health, Wilton Neri, the municipality has not received any directive specific role of the Ministry of Health or the State Department of Health (SES). "In 2009 we had the vaccination campaign that made the virus control. Currently, we have no notification, nothing makes us remember the swine flu. Anyway, the professionals are advised to be aware of, especially with pregnant women, who were one of the main groups at risk during the epidemic, "he said, adding that the identified cases should be isolated in Cear?.
For the secretary, to bring this matter to the discussions of the society is important. "The controversy is always good. Makes you remember some issues that sometimes end up coming out of our focus, "he said.
This year, the coordinator of Epidemiology, Municipal Health, Eduardo Lacerda, no cases of influenza A (H1N1) were reported. "In 2009 we had 18 reports, six confirmed cases, two pregnant women and one death. But this year, there was no notification "he said. According to the coordinator, the work of health departments related to the flu happens from a notification. Since there were no special measures need be taken.
ANGRA DOS REIS
According to the technical sector of epidemiology at the Health Foundation of Angra dos Reis (Fusari), Carlos Henrique, this time of year is not expected this type of contamination, which usually occurs in winter, when temperatures are low. "So far we have not received any notification of serious cases that would allow us to distrust the spread of H1N1. Even so, we alert the populace to always put your hands in your mouth when sneezing indoors, they sanitize their hands with alcohol gel. Emqualquer suspected flu, citizens can seek healthcare facilities in the city, "he said.
The chairman of the Health City Hall, Councilman Ilsom Peixoto, believes that the current climate is conducive to the spread of disease. "We know that in summer the climate is also favorable terms for the epidemic. I think that besides the information that the doctors are usually the Health Foundation of Angra dos Reis should prepare a specific plan for this disease. So this week we will charge a position of president of Fusari about this problem, "he said.
RESENDE
In Resende, according to the Epidemiology Service of the Department of Health, there are no reports of patients infected with influenza A (H1N1), responsible for the disease popularly known as swine flu. The secretariat informed that all procedures for prevention in the society and also the training of all professional staff of health facilities have constant attention of the municipal government.
The most critical moment of the disease in the state was in 2010 when a major vaccination campaign was triggered. In the municipality, the vaccination involved about 40 000 people, including children aged six months to two years of age, pregnant women, elderly, youth and adults. The city said that the council has achieved the goal of vaccination given by the Ministry of Health H1N1 flu, only with difficulty for the age group of adults DE30 A39 year.
The Department of Health stressed that prevention efforts are key flu: Adequate ventilation to maintain, protect the face preferably with disposable tissue before sneezing or coughing, and after that, wash your hands, avoid sharing personal items (tableware and glasses), indoors and avoid crowds, if she has flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, headache or sore throat). The department emphasizes that the only contraindication to vaccine is for patients with a infectional such as fever over 38.5 degrees Celsius.
ROUND ROUND
In Volta Redonda, the situation is under control, according to the Department of Health, through its press office, there were no reported cases of the disease or is, as yet, no type of activity planned.
Posted on 06/12/2011 11:38:36