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Canada tracking H1N1 flu in Mexico
Published: Aug. 25, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Officials at the Public Health Agency of Canada say that since March 18 clusters of cases of H1N1 flu have been reported in multiple regions in Mexico.
Most of the cases involved previously healthy young adults age 25-44, but some healthcare workers have also been affected. In addition, Mexico is experiencing a late influenza season that began in early March and it is recommended travelers follow the same precautionary measures as with seasonal influenza such washing hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when ill.
Canadians who have recently traveled to Mexico and who develop symptoms of human swine flu, especially high fever, are advised to seek medical attention immediately, the agency says.
The Public Health Agency of Canada also reports that for the week ending Aug. 15, influenza activity decreased, but two regions reported localized activity.
As of Aug. 15, a total of 1,422 hospitalized cases and 275 cases admitted to an intensive care unit had been reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Four new deaths were reported for a total of 70 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Ninety percent of the hospitalized cases and more than 85 percent of the deaths have been reported in only four provinces -- Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2009/08/25/Canada-tracking-H1N1-flu-in-Mexico/UPI-76611251222879
Published: Aug. 25, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Officials at the Public Health Agency of Canada say that since March 18 clusters of cases of H1N1 flu have been reported in multiple regions in Mexico.
Most of the cases involved previously healthy young adults age 25-44, but some healthcare workers have also been affected. In addition, Mexico is experiencing a late influenza season that began in early March and it is recommended travelers follow the same precautionary measures as with seasonal influenza such washing hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when ill.
Canadians who have recently traveled to Mexico and who develop symptoms of human swine flu, especially high fever, are advised to seek medical attention immediately, the agency says.
The Public Health Agency of Canada also reports that for the week ending Aug. 15, influenza activity decreased, but two regions reported localized activity.
As of Aug. 15, a total of 1,422 hospitalized cases and 275 cases admitted to an intensive care unit had been reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Four new deaths were reported for a total of 70 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Ninety percent of the hospitalized cases and more than 85 percent of the deaths have been reported in only four provinces -- Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2009/08/25/Canada-tracking-H1N1-flu-in-Mexico/UPI-76611251222879