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Apply in Panama influenza vaccine (H1N1)
Saturday, November 21st, 2009

November 20, 2009, 21:27 Panama, Nov. 20 (PL) Vaccination against influenza virus A (H1N1) in Panama beginning in December, as part of measures to tackle the spread of the disease, official sources said.

The Health Minister Franklin Vergara, said that process is to receive a first batch of 150 thousand doses of the vaccine.

At that stage, he added, is prioritized for health personnel in charge of caring for the sick and facing the greatest risk of contracting the virus.

Subsequently, the benefits extend to children under age five, pregnant women and people with certain diseases that may be exacerbated by influenza A (H1N1).

For the first month of 2001 completed the 400 thousand doses used in the country that stage.

The authorities recorded 795 cases of the virus positive in the nation, with 11 fatalities

 

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Panama 2 million applications for free influenza vaccine H1N1
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PANAMA - Panama vaccinated for free and staggered against influenza A H1N1 since late December, two million people, reported Wednesday Health Minister Franklin Vergara.

The first 300,000 doses of vaccine "is expected to arrive in the country in late December," the minister, who announced that in an initial stage the beneficiaries are pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, health workers and indigenous groups.

In a second phase, the start date is not specified "shall apply to 1.7 million doses" under 5, adults over 60 years, special groups and populations living in indigenous regions, said Vergara.

"The vaccine AH1N1 to be conducted in Panama was subjected to clinical trials confirm that causes no harm to health. To date, been implemented globally about 70 million doses, no serious adverse events recorded," said Vergara.

Panama is a country that gave the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO / WHO) strain of influenza A H1N1 and the statistical and clinical behavior.

In Panama, 800 people have been affected by the swine flu, of which 11 have died.

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Panama issued in the first doses of vaccine against A (H1N1)
Monday, December 28th, 2009

December 28, 2009, 16:31 Panama, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian health authorities this week delivered the first 150 thousand doses of vaccine (H1N1) with a view to commencing implementation risk groups, official sources said.

The institution pointed out that with this program starts HIV / AIDS prevention, which includes the provision of additional 150 thousand doses by the end of January.

The campaign will run between the Ministry of Health and Social Security, giving priority to pregnant women, children, older adults and medical personnel.

In a second phase would provide 1.7 million doses, aimed at children under five and adults over 60 years, among other groups.

Experts say the vaccine is recommended because it can reduce mortality or severe clinical manifestations between the groups at highest risk of complications.

Panama was one of the countries that gave the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO / WHO) strain of influenza A (H1N1) and the statistical and clinical behavior.

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Monday, 04 enero of 2010

Vaccination H1N1 influenza A
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The distribution of the dose is divided into two, because there will be a second contingent. Photo / AFP
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H1N1 vaccine will arrive in Panama in late December

As a gift from King Magician. So begin the vaccination campaign against influenza A H1N1 in Panama. As of Wednesday, 6 January Home health centers will be entitled to provide the vaccine.The health minister, Franklin Vergara confirmed RPC Radio that in the last weeks of December vaccines and arrived in Panama on Saturday began distributing to different regions.

This first batch of vaccine will be applied to vulnerable populations such as children under 6 years older than 70 years and persons suffering from chronic diseases.

Vergara explained that first start in the Health Center at the heads of the provinces and then will extend to the other centers.

 

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Apply vaccine influenza A (H1N1) in Panama
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06 of January 2010, 00:06 Panama, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Panamanian Ministry of Health began today the first phase of vaccination against influenza virus A (H1N1), with 300 thousand doses available in provincial capitals centers.

As the holder of that portfolio, Franklin Vergara, the lot was purchased at a cost of $ 2.4 million and will apply with priority to pregnant women, children, older adults and medical personnel.

Similarly, in a second phase will provide 1.7 million doses, aimed at children under five and adults over 60 years, among other groups.

This Wednesday will provide the official start of the season with the supply of vaccine to Repu?blica president, Ricardo Martinelli, and members of his cabinet.

The latest report brought to 809 the number of positive cases of Avian Influenza A (H1N1) in the country, with 11 fatalities due to illness.

Experts believe the vaccine is recommended because it can reduce mortality or severe clinical manifestations between the groups at greatest risk of complications.

Panama was one of the countries that gave the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO / WHO) strain of influenza A (H1N1) and the statistical and clinical behavior.

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Advance vaccination (H1N1) in Panama

Health Ministry officials said that up to Feb. 6 was delivered the drug to 83 thousand 353 people, including pregnant women and chronically ill residents of indigenous communities.

The action was also extended to employees of hospitals and medical centers.

According to the Panamanian epidemiological system until January 30 there have been 813 positive A (H1N1) in the country, with 12 deaths due to disease.As of April provides for the application in a single dose of vaccine against this type of influenza and seasonal influenza, with emphasis on children under five and people over 60 years.