Baja California: Cases

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Re: Baja California: Propose cremation of dead influenza

Re: Baja California: Propose cremation of dead influenza

http://www.oem.com.mx/elsoldetijuana/notas/n1305903.htm

Translation: Spanish ? English

August 31, 2009

Propose cremation of dead influenza
by Fernando Barroso

Tijuana .- Seek Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the burial, cremation of any person who dies because of influenza, but has not been discussed with affected families.

This announcement was considered as a measure to prevent a further spread of influenza in Baja California. Health Secretary in the State propose to families of patients with the virus, cremate them in case of death to kill the virus.

According to the secretary of Baja California, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno, to cases of influenza were reported in the city, which still exist today as the two cases of the UABC and the risk of contagion, said "we convince, convincing action, because it is a rule that we must do through funeral homes.

Guadalupe Bustamante based his argument in such a position statement and that the duty of the state agency is to "protect the population."

He added that drastic measures must be taken for a hard problem because we must remember that in the winter, the state Health Ministry sent only in random samples, at least 32 thousand.

Estimates to another possible outbreak, Dr. Guadalupe Bustamante said the consultations will increase significantly up to 40 percent minimum for symptoms of influenza, now that cold season arrives, because it is in this climate that the virus grows more easily.

"What we need to identify ourselves, is that the increase that there will be, there may come H1N1 and we complicated" but said the health sector should be ready by immunofluorescence and PCR laboratory to ensure what is influenza.

Bustamante Moreno stressed that "there will be more cases and we must be aware of that, there may be more dead."

The only way we have of preventing more deaths, society, government and media is that before the first symptoms, can be complicated, but there will be other cases in which people will go home.

 

[Rainbow Lake]

Re: Baja California: Cases

The most recent WHO update (update 63, 28 Aug 2009, http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_08_28/en/index.html) shows that Mexico is one of the two places in the world (at least of those brave enough to report it )showing VERY HIGH intensity* levels of acute respiratory disease*.


WHO MAP LINK to INTENSITY* OF ACUTE REPIRATORY DISEASE

* Intensity is an estimate of the proportion of the population with acute respiratory disease covering the spectrum of diseases from influenza-like illness to pneumonia (WHO's definition)

http://gamapserver.who.int/h1n1/intensity-population/h1n1_intensity-population.html

I fear that this could be Mexico's SECOND WAVE.

Will the second waves appear in order of first wave infection? Should we be looking at New York, Chicago, etc.for second wave activity?

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://el-mexicano.info/noticias/estatal/2009/09/08/367192/un-muerto-mas-por-influenza-ah1n1.aspx

One more death from influenza AH1N1
State

Jos? Israel IBARRA GONZALEZ / EL MEXICANOmartes, September 08 of 2009

TIJUANA .- A case of death from influenza AH1N1 to be confirmed, said Secretary of Health of Baja California, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno.

He announced that he was in the ISSSTECALI and is a teacher, but not yet granted him the specifics, also said that the patient had 2 to 3 weeks and hospitalized.

He commented that with this Contents 9 deaths AH1N1 influenza pandemic since it launched earlier this year and to date

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/08092009/401072.aspx

Teacher confirmed death from complications of AH1N1

* Lorena Arellano
*
sarellano@frontera.info

TIJUANA, Baja California (PH)
Valles Raul Castro became the first victim being charged by the Influenza A H1N1 in the education sector of the city.

The teacher who taught at the elementary Reform Laws and Frida Kahlo died of the disease and other complications for which was detained for two weeks.

Oscar Vega Mar?n, Secretary of Education noted that the campus staff is dedicated to cleaning as a preventive and health sector should review all children.

"Practically the only disease we have no case of death in Baja California, all have been due to complications from other diseases," said the secretary.

He asked not to be alarmed the education community and address the recommendations of the health sector not to go, both students and teachers to schools if they have symptoms of respiratory disease, even attending a medical evaluation to rule out the risk of contagion.

Note Published: 08/09/2009 13:57

 

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Re: Baja California: Cases

Received: 28 February 2008 Accepted: 5 August 2008 Published online: 23 August 2008
Abstract The hydrogeochemistry of 26 wells belonging to ten different aquifers in the county of Ensenada, Baja California, is studied. These wells are all used to supply the rural communities in the region, which comprise ~37,000 inhabitants, excluding the city of Ensenada. High total dissolved solids (TDS) concentrations (maximum 7.35 g l−1) indicate that salt is a ubiquitous contaminant in the aquifers due to seawater intrusion. The aquifers that support extensive agriculture activities (Maneadero, San Quint?n, San Sim?n and El Rosario) are characterized by higher N?NO3 concentrations (maximum 20 mg l−1) derived from fertilizers. Fluoride concentrations exceed the 1.5 mg l−1 Mexican official limit in only four wells. The enrichments of F− in the southern aquifers are thought to be associated to water?rock interactions controlled mainly by Na?Ca equilibrium reactions with fluorite, as suggested from high dissolved Na concentrations in these waters. In the northern aquifer of Maneadero, no enrichment of Na is found and a geothermal source for F− is likely. Water is hard to moderately hard, with Ca/Mg ratios >1. Although drinking water directly from the tap is not a common practice in these localities, most sources have concentrations of major ions and TDS that exceed the Mexican official limits.
http://www.springerlink.com/content/lk837r4160768246/

 

[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.oem.com.mx/elsoldetijuana/notas/n1318147.htm

Translation: Spanish ? English
Baja California

September 9, 2009


by Nestor Cruz

Tijuana .- The Secretary of Health Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno, confirmed one more death from influenza in Tijuana.

The health minister said the Monday night a teacher died in hospital the viewpoint of Tijuana, AH1N1 virus infection.

So far, he added, in the State are nine dead and 268 infected, from April to date.

Unofficially it was found that the deceased master's name was Raul Castro Valley.

Without giving exact figures on the death, Moreno Bustamante revealed that the death occurred in Tijuana ISSSTECALI hospital and had been hospitalized for over three weeks right there

However, he clarified that the case was necessary to pass first through epidemiology, Honda in detail.

For vaccines against influenza, the health secretary said that in October they will be about 200 thousand doses, but against seasonal influenza.

He clarified that at present lives in a pandemic, a term used to "globalize" an epidemic.

Therefore, Bustamante said, it is expected that in the autumn-winter season, there are thousands of infected, including many more deaths.

But the deaths, he said, will depend on which people can come as soon as possible to their nearest health center to be diagnosed, it will depend on the AH1N1 deceased.

Finally, Bustamante Moreno also clarified that the City of Tijuana, there are no infected with influenza virus type A.

 

[Chuck]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2009/sep/10/h1n1-takes-another-one/


H1N1 Takes Another One

By T.B. Beaudeau | Published Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009

H1N1 Takes Another One

According to Tijuana?s Frontera newspaper, a 27-year-old elementary school teacher who was teaching at a school in Las Playas contracted the swine flu virus on around August 25 and two weeks later died of complications.

The teacher, a man, was hospitalized at the time of his death. He was teaching classes when he first exhibited symptoms and was told by the school?s administration to stay home as a matter of policy. It was confirmed during his hospitalization that he had contracted the H1N1 flu virus; however, his death has been attributed to the pneumonia that developed as a complication.

The secretary of education was quoted as saying that classes at any given school would be suspended as a public health measure if there is more than one case of the illness occurring concurrently.

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/...ente-por-influenza-en-bc-suman-11-los-decesos

Teenager dies from influenza in BC, added 11 for deaths

The state Health Secretariat said the official toll from 647 confirmed cases in the five municipalities of the state.

Antonio Heras, correspondent
Posted: 24/09/2009 19:26



Mexicali, BC. A 14-year-old died in Mexicali General Hospital because of influenza A/H1N1, announced Thursday the Ministry of Health of Baja California. With this, add 11 the deaths from the virus in the body.

Eight of the victims lived in the city of Tijuana, one in Ensenada and two in Mexicali, the last death corresponds to a minor agricultural area of the Baja California capital.

Most of these deaths have occurred in hospitals of the State Health Secretariat and the Mexican Social Security Institute, according to health authorities.

The state health secretary, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno, said the official number of confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 is 647 in the five municipalities of the state, including the 11 deaths.

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.lacronica.com/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/30092009/405293.aspx

Increase number of deaths from influenza A

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MEXICALI, Baja California (PH)
Up to 13 victims on the new virus and Tijuana, where most deaths have occurred in the State; Mexicali just two.

So far have been reported in Baja California a total of 851 cases of people infected with influenza virus type A H1N1 according to the report of the State Health Secretariat.

Within the infected group was identified that the number of people who have died from the virus rose to new guns.

The city state has registered the greatest number of deaths has been Tijuana, with a total of 10 recorded deaths, two in Mexicali and one in Ensenada.

The statistics of confirmed infections to Tijuana with the greatest number of people affected live with 380, followed by Mexicali with 373, third place is Ensenada with 69 years in addition to Rosarito and Tecate with nine and seven cases respectively.

The Health Ministry reported that the group of the population aged 10 to 19 years of age who has recorded more infections of influenza A H1N1 with 39% of all cases.

The second age group with 24% of confirmed cases ranging from newborn to 9 years old.

Regarding the area of entitled to 58% of patients belong to the IMSS, while 25% are handled in ISESALUD, and 18% is shared between Issste and ISSSTECALI.

Note Published: 30/09/2009 06:25

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/06102009/406390.aspx

BC recorded 92 cases of AH1N1 thousand and 13 deaths

* Guadalupe Lopez Due?as
*
mglopez@frontera.info


TIJUANA, Baja California (PH)
Around 92 cases of influenza thousand live AH1N1 have been reported by the Ministry of Health of Baja California through its update via Intenet to October 2 this year.

According to this information you can check daily on the website www.saludbc.gob.mx also reported 13 deaths since it declared a health alert in the country.

Deaths have been so far by 54% in men and represent 1% of confirmed cases in the state.

Tijuana holds the largest number of deaths from this disease with ten deaths, then followed with two deaths Mexicali and Ensenada is after a death by AH1N1.

Of the confirmed cases alive, 538 were presented in Mexicali, 445 in Tijuana, 89 in Ensenada, 11 in Rosarito and Tecate 9.

The Secretariat of Health in Baja California suggested that to mitigate the impact of respiratory conditions during the autumn-winter, including AH1N1 Influenza is necessary above all that people remain calm, because panic or psychosis might create greater problems health.

This requires that the community has primarily in mind that the virus causing this disease has a low level of lethality and is particularly easy to destroy if detected early.

Note Published: 06/10/2009 7:43

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://el-mexicano.info/noticias/estatal/2009/10/14/372116/16-muertes-en-bc-por-gripe-a-h1n1.aspx

16 deaths in BC from influenza A H1N1

Wednesday, October 14th from 200,916 BC deaths from influenza A H1N1

MEXICALI.A totaled sixteen the number of people who have lost their lives in Baja California as a result of influenza AH1N1 confirmed yesterday the Health Ministry.

They also take a total of one thousand 222 people "positive" under medical treatment.

In announcing this, the Institute for Health Services in the state's population reiterated the importance of complying with any recommendations to prevent the number of victims and affected continue to rise.

Above all, insisted the department, is to stay calm, comply with the recommendations and if you have any of the symptoms, go to the nearest medical facility.

Specialist medical staff stressed that the AH1N1 influenza virus has a low level of lethality and is particularly easy to destroy using water, soap and chlorine.

In the presence of a respiratory ailment, is vitally important to recognize by its symptoms if it is a common seasonal flu, seasonal influenza or an influenza AH1N1.

In all cases, he said, there is processing to be

be prescribed by the physician according to each patient.

He reiterated the importance of washing their hands at least ten times a day and thoroughly clean surfaces commonly used to prevent the spread of this disease.

Finally, the figures reported on this condition is updated weekly, on Tuesday, and includes figures from all health institutions and private medicine.

"First of all, he stressed the dependence is to stay calm, comply with the recommendations and if you have any of the symptoms, go to the nearest medical facility.

 

[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.oem.com.mx/elsudcaliforniano/notas/n1394206.htm

SSA confirms 19 additional cases of influence A H1N1
The Sudcaliforniano
November 7, 2009


Miguel Rubio

La Paz, Baja California Sur .- The Ministry of Health reported yesterday that the laboratories of the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INDRE) of Public Health of Sonora, and La Raza National Medical Center IMSS, have confirmed to Baja California Sur 19 new positive cases of Influenza A H1N1, bringing the number infected in the state rises to 555, of which 336 are for patients in the municipality of Los Cabos, 199 to La Paz and 18 to Comondu.

The Health Department clarified that these cases are accrued from 23 April this year, when he began the State Epidemiological Surveillance Operating with the national alert. To this day, the Health Sector has given 162.165 Consultations respiratory infections so far this year and reported a patient hospitalized for pneumonia in the state who is evolving satisfactorily.

The institution reports that the number of deaths from this virus so far this year is 8, 6 of them in Los Cabos and 2 of La Paz.

He reported continuing epidemiological alert and purposeful search cases and the preparation of hospitals for acute care. Whatever the results of laboratory, does not alter the current management of suspected cases of patients who meet the operational definition of fever of 38.5 degrees or more, of sudden onset, headache, cough and difficulty breathing, to start immediately antiviral treatment in all hospitals and health clinics in the state sector.

Preventing new infections is a priority for all, if someone has any of these symptoms should immediately consult a doctor or nearest health unit and stay home, avoid contact with others and carry out sanitary measures.

The early and timely management of any symptoms of influenza makes possible the disease could be controlled to 100%.

Finally, he reminded people that all Health Centers, Family Medical Units of the IMSS and ISSSTE clinics are available to provide consultation and this does not overwhelm the emergency services in hospitals and that these should be free to give only "qualified emergency, NO consultation and recommended that the presence of any symptoms of colds or respiratory problems, it is best not to self-medicate and go to their nearest health unit and continue implementing the preventive means are :

Stay away from people who have respiratory infections, unhealthy kiss or hand; not share food, cups and cutlery.

Ventilate and allow entry of sunlight in the house, offices and all enclosed spaces, keep the decks clean kitchen and bathroom, doorknobs and handrails, as well as toys, telephones or objects of common use if you have a picture of sudden high fever, cough, headache, muscle and joints, you should go immediately to your doctor or health unit; warmly and avoid sudden temperature changes.

Eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A and C (carrot, papaya, guava, orange, tangerine, lime, lemon and pineapple) Wash hands often with soap and water, avoid exposure to environmental pollutants; No smoking indoors or near children, elderly or sick, avoid crowds, get medical help immediately if symptoms occur.
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[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.oem.com.mx/elsudcaliforniano/notas/n1395061.htm

La Paz
Respiratory disease alert

Faced with the possibility of a spike in respiratory diseases, health officials recommend extreme preventive measures. Photo: Jos? Luis Villafuerte / The SudcalifornianoEl Sudcaliforniano
November 8, 2009


Minerva Simeon

In issuing the last record of confirmed cases of influenza in the BCS and the imminent fall of temperatures in the entity, the Health Ministry stressed the call for citizenship for extreme care to prevent respiratory disease.

Against the background of almost 20 thousand consultations in the last two weeks of October, the Health Ministry advised people keep warm and avoid sudden temperature changes, consume plenty of fluids, wash hands frequently, avoid exposure to environmental pollutants and not smoking indoors and around children, elderly and sick people, because cigarette smoke worsens symptoms of respiratory diseases.

On the other hand revealed that so far this year there have been 63 cases of seasonal influenza which 22 have been recorded in Comondu, 3 in Mulege, 18 in La Paz and 20 in Los Cabos.

The dependence recalled that with the onset of the cold season are increased health risks, especially for acute respiratory illnesses. As emphasized in the call to consume plenty of fluids, fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A and C, like carrots, orange, lime, lemon, papaya, mandarin, grapefruit, tomato and guava as well as no decline in measures of hygiene such as washing hands frequently and thoroughly with water and soap, avoid contact with people showing symptoms of respiratory diseases and extreme measures for the use of consumer appliances such as glasses, cups, cutlery and so on.

It is recalled that in the state of Baja California Sur continues epidemiological alert, meanwhile the Health Ministry reported that the search continues in cases and endorsed the intent that public hospitals are prepared for acute care.

The latest report issued by the laboratories of the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INDRE) of Public Health of Sonora, and La Raza National Medical Center IMSS, confirmed 19 new cases of Influenza A H1N1 positive in Baja California Sur, so the number of infected people officially amounted to 555, most of whom, 336 were propagated in Los Cabos, followed by 199 in La Paz and 18 in Comondu, while so far in the northern municipalities have not been formalized cases.

In the BCS number of deaths reported only 8 cases, 6 of Los Cabos and the remaining 2 in La Paz.

Among other recommendations, the SS said it preferred to avoid exposure to environmental contaminants, ventilate and allow the entry of sun rooms, offices and all enclosed spaces, keep the decks clean kitchen and bathroom, doorknobs and handrails, telephones and other commonly used objects not smoke indoors or around children, elderly or sick, avoid crowds and see a doctor immediately if symptoms occur.

He stressed that drinking water and use cream protects the skin from the cold, since the lack of body water causes scaling or stretching sensation, dry lips, hands and nails battered and itching in the legs.

Finally determined that to prevent new infections is a priority for anyone showing symptoms seek medical advice immediately or nearest health unit, not self medicate and stay home, avoid contact with others and carry out sanitary measures.

 

[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.oem.com.mx/elsoldetijuana/notas/n1401478.htm

Baja California
Rapid tests misleading alert
El Sol de Tijuana
November 13, 2009


by Fernando Barroso

Tijuana .- The rapid tests are for Seasonal Influenza (flu) is not confirmatory to AH1N1 those offered at pharmacies, so people should not be tricked, said Health Secretary in the State, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno .

The state official said, insisting on it and the public about the rapid tests that are available in offices, clinics and private hospitals and pharmacies in some peculiar character (the fat of the gown) said, are unreliable and only you can tell people who have seasonal influenza, this is "only through these rapid tests can confirm to you the person who has the flu, the normal, but it is not a reliable test for AH1N1" he said.

In this sense appeals to the general population to not be fooled by those who say or advertise their businesses (pharmacies, clinics and private laboratories) that there were tested for influenza AH1N1 and cost up the 200 0 250 dollars in some cases.

The process to confirm that a person has the virus AH1N1 only performed in public health laboratory in the city of Mexicali and Tijuana in a lab, attached to the Ministry of Health.

It is through a test called screening that determines whether a person has seasonal influenza, but not if it is AH1N1 he said.

Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno stressed the need to avoid confusion with television or radio spots biased because some pharmacies also been offered the vaccine against influenza virus AH1N1, whereupon the official said emphatically that "there is currently not a vaccine AH1N1 the virus, do not be fooled.

Meanwhile, Ricardo Zamarr?n Guevara, director of Protection against Health Risks said that providers of influenza vaccine should specify that it is the Seasonal, but not the AH1N1, still do not.

 

[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://el-mexicano.info/noticias/Es...trias-medidas-contra-la-influenza-a-h1n1.aspx

Industries Acatan measures against influenza A H1N1 (print)
State Wednesday, November 18th from 2009TIJUANA .- Industries are seriously concerned by the issue of influenza A H1N1, so have taken all measures recommended by the health sector, in order not to harm their production schedules.

The zonal coordinator of Occupational Medicine of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Dr. Rafael Gomez Naranjo, said that since April issued a certificate of assessment so that if the epidemic rise to a level red or orange take more extreme measures to protect the health of their workers.

He said talks offered to managers and those responsible for human resource management, to place emphasis among employees of the importance of hand washing and that people with symptoms suggestive of H1N1 came to receive timely medical care for IMSS .

He recalled that despite what is this contagious disease is curable if it is between the first and fifth day and avoid self-medication.

This week, the epidemic is still in yellow level, because Baja California has strengthened the preventive, but can not rule out the possibility that a sudden increase in cases of influenza A H1N1.

IMSS He said the maquiladora industry has complied with all recommendations, in order to protect its workers and the company itself.

"If there are no outbreaks employees lose their jobs, companies draw their production, more now that the primary problem is that there is no work and thus are protecting their workers."

Dr. Gomez Naranjo explained further that in this time of year have been diagnosed more cases of seasonal influenza A H1N1, as planned by health authorities.

In his speech against those responsible for the maquiladora industry, the zonal coordinator of Occupational Medicine of the Instituto Mexicano del IMSS, said the influenza A H1N1 is considered a serious, highly contagious and fatal if not treated early.

He said the treatment is guaranteed for people who come to the health sector, in which they are given the drug at no cost.

 

[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.lacronica.com/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/17112009/414611.aspx

MEXICALI, Baja California (PH)

In this year significantly increased visits for respiratory infections registering an increase 24 thousand medical consultations in the Health Sector in Baja California.

The Head of Health Promotion of the Ministry of Health, Laurencia Burrota-Galcordova indicated that in 2008 there were approximately 18 thousand consultations while in 2009 and add 43 thousand queries.

He said the growth is due to the attention that has been put patients presenting with respiratory diseases reviewed to eliminate any hint of Influenza AH1N1.

He emphasized that to prevent respiratory disease is recommended shelter the children and the elderly, as are those belonging to vulnerable groups, increase consumption of fruit containing vitamin C and hot drinks and avoid drafts.

 

[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.milenio.com/node/326149

Recorded 16 new cases of human influenza in BCS
The health sector has made 174 thousand 188 consultations for respiratory infections so far this year, and reported two patients hospitalized with pneumonia who successfully evolve.

Fri, 20/11/2009 - 20:14
La Paz .- The Ministry of Health confirmed 16 new cases of influenza A (H1N1) in the state, bringing the number of infected people rose to 650, of which 342 are patients in Los Cabos, 275 correspond to La Paz, Comond? 26 to seven to Mulege.

He said the laboratories of the Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INDRE), Public Health and the Medical Center Sonora Nacional La Raza IMSS, have confirmed to Baja California Sur 16 new positive cases of influenza A (H1N1).

He explained that the cases are accumulated since 23 April this year, when he began the State Epidemiological Surveillance Operating with the national alert.

To date, he said, the health sector has made 174 thousand 188 consultations for respiratory infections so far this year, and reported two patients hospitalized with pneumonia who successfully evolve.

He added that the number of deaths from this virus so far this year is eight, six were two of Los Cabos and La Paz, so they continue the search for epidemiological alert intentional cases.

 

[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.oem.com.mx/elsudcaliforniano/notas/n1423253.htm

La Paz
Already exceed one thousand cases of influenza A H1N1 in the entity
The Sudcaliforniano
November 30, 2009


Miguel Rubio

La Paz, Baja California Sur .- The Ministry of Health reports that the laboratories of the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INDRE), Public Health and the Medical Center Sonora Nacional La Raza IMSS, have confirmed to Baja California Sur 393 new cases Influenza A H1N1 positive, bringing the number infected in the state rises to 1.043, of which 503 are for patients in the municipality of Los Cabos, 462 to La Paz, 59 to Comond? and 19 to Mulege.
The Health Department states that these cases are accrued from 23 April this year, when he began the State Epidemiological Surveillance Operating with the national alert. The increase seen in this court is due to the high demand that occurs nationally in all laboratories which results in a delay of up to one month in the delivery of results, therefore, regardless of the outcome of these laboratories , does not alter the current management of suspected cases of patients who meet the operational definition of fever of 38.5 degrees or more, of sudden onset, headache, cough and difficulty breathing, to immediately initiate antiviral treatment in all hospitals and health clinics in the state sector, ie take the result or not, treatment is started immediately.

Given the need to implement the diagnosis of influenza in the state and under which the work of expanding the State Public Health Laboratory (LESP) was completed by March 2010, last October, received a visit from technical evaluation by the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference (INDRE) and defined areas within the existing facilities of the laboratory to start the diagnosis temporarily. For this we have staff trained in LESP INDRE facilities. On 17 and 18 November, was visited by a technical expert in the State Laboratory for installation of equipment. To date, it is awaiting input commitment from the federal level in order to start the diagnosis for the first week of December, this does not need to send any samples out of state and will fall substantially waiting times for results.

To this day, the health sector has provided consultations 180.629 respiratory infections so far this year and reported 3 patients hospitalized for pneumonia in the state who successfully evolve and reported that continues epidemiological alert and purposeful search cases and the preparation of hospitals for acute care.

The institution announced that continues the number of deaths from this virus so far this year is 8, 6 of them in Los Cabos and 2 of La Paz.

Preventing new infections is a priority for all, if someone has any of these symptoms should immediately consult a doctor or nearest health unit and stay home, avoid contact with others and carry out sanitary measures.

The early and timely management of any symptoms of influenza makes possible the disease could be controlled to 100%.

Finally, he reminded people that all Health Centers, Family Medical Units of the IMSS and ISSSTE clinics are available to provide consultation and this does not overwhelm the emergency services in hospitals and that these should be free to give only "qualified emergency", no consultation and it is recommended that the presence of any symptoms of colds or respiratory problems, it is best not to self-medicate and go to their nearest health unit and continue implementing the preventive means are :

Stay away from people who have respiratory infections, unhealthy kiss or hand; not share food, cups and cutlery; Ventilate and allow entry of sunlight in the house, offices and all enclosed spaces, keep the decks clean kitchen and bathroom, doorknobs and handrails, as well as toys, telephones or commonly used objects.

If you have a cadre of suddenly high fever, cough, headache, muscle and joints, you should go immediately to your doctor or health unit.

Keep warm and avoid sudden temperature changes; Eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A and C (carrot, papaya, guava, orange, tangerine, lime, lemon and pineapple) Wash hands often with soap and water, avoid exposure to environmental pollutants Do not smoke indoors or around children, elderly or sick Avoid crowds, get medical help immediately if symptoms occur.

 

[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.oem.com.mx/elsudcaliforniano/notas/n1427673.htm

Tourism providers concerned about cases of influenza A H1N1
The Sudcaliforniano
December 3, 2009


Javier Chavez Davis

LORETO, BCS .- tourism service providers expressed concern about the appearance of two cases of Influenza A H1N1 in this city, as noted this can generate fear among national and foreign tourists.

Tour boat captains, who are dedicated to the sale of sport fishing packages and trips to the islands, said this morning that after learning that in Loreto and two cases of this disease, could further affect the level of tourism .

They recognized the intense work that made all the instances that make up the health sector, to strengthen preventive measures in different parts of the community.

They expressed that the whole 2009 was a very bad year for the local tourism sector, since, as never have been diminished hotel occupancy rates and therefore visitors who come to enjoy the natural beauty of this region.

They stated further that this will be a very complicated year-end for those who live directly in the tourism industry, as the proceeds are few, and therefore little chance of spending as in other years.

 

[Tonka]

Re: Baja California: Cases

http://sintesistv.info/v2/index.php...-de-38-en-bc&catid=2:ultimo-momento&Itemid=10

Influenza A H1N1 killed 38 in BC

Written by Jose Ibarra, Gist TV / News.
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 11:31

In the coming days will be applied to pregnant women in Baja California the second batch of vaccines against human influenza. A disease that killed 38 people in 2009 in our state.

In 2009 the main challenge for public health officers was undoubtedly the human influenza virus.

In Baja California 2 thousand 189 cases were equivalent to 3.2% of infections throughout the country.

The number of deaths in the state resulting from complications of influenza AH1N1 were 38. 823 cases in the Mexican republic.

In the coming days the second batch of vaccine (10 mil) will be applied to pregnant women.

The challenge still facing the health department is that people attending physician within the recommended 72 hours after symptoms appear. At first the average went up after the first 9 days and today has been reduced to 7 days.