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Re: Chiapas: Cases-2,750; 22 deaths
Re: Chiapas: Cases-2,750; 22 deaths
Source: http://www.informador.com.mx/mexico...rol-casos-de-influenza-en-chiapas-cordova.htm
Under the control of influenza cases in Chiapas: Cordova
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Public health
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Jos? ?ngel C?rdova Villalobos
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Human Influenza
[On cases of influenza control in Chiapas: Cordova]
Health Secretary (bottom right), supervised medical care for infected patients. NTX
* Cordova Villalobos reiterated the importance of maintaining surveillance
The vaccine against seasonal influenza will apply from October 5
MEXICO CITY .- The state of Chiapas is a safe place like the rest of the country and there is no restriction for those who want to visit that institution for the registration of cases of human influenza, said Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos.
The Health Secretary said that the recommendation of the World Health Organization is that there should be no restriction on the flow of people and goods and Chiapas have cases such as influenza anywhere in the country.
In a communique, said that this entity has controlled the problem of influenza A (H1/N1), even going out to a very close, "because it has worked well and the best sample is decreased to Half of new infections and people hospitalized, compared with the peak in the disease.
Cordova Villalobos said that the work is being done in regard to patient care and recording of cases.
He mentioned that staff has time to work, which allows patients to make serious high in that regard was a recognition of all health workers to demonstrate great professionalism Chiapanecos, allowing to save lives and contain the problem of influenza .
Explained that the most effective measures for control are the work of the Caravan for Health, the distribution of information materials and the distribution of concentration in places like bars, discos, restaurants, cinemas and theaters.
The federal official said that since April 23 to date have confirmed 13 deaths in this institution, however, said the latest deaths are not recent, but occurred during these four months.
He reiterated the importance of maintaining surveillance, especially in the return to classes, which may be required when faced with an outbreak closed the school, but that can arise anywhere in the country.
Referring to the risk posed by the proximity of Chiapas with Central American countries, he explained that these nations also act accordingly, and have participated in various international meetings on the subject as the World Influenza Summit in Cancun, Quintana Roo, and the reunion Mesoamericana in Costa Rica.
He also recalled that the vaccine against influenza A (H1/N1) will be ready in December, with an initial batch of five million to Mexico and an equal number in January, February and March, as there is no production capacity to supply the total required for each country.
The vaccine against seasonal influenza will apply from October 5 and will have a total of 19.5 million. The priority groups who apply will be health workers, he added.
Re: Chiapas: Cases-2,750; 22 deaths
Source: http://www.informador.com.mx/mexico...rol-casos-de-influenza-en-chiapas-cordova.htm
Under the control of influenza cases in Chiapas: Cordova
Note
Public health
|
Jos? ?ngel C?rdova Villalobos
|
Human Influenza
[On cases of influenza control in Chiapas: Cordova]
Health Secretary (bottom right), supervised medical care for infected patients. NTX
* Cordova Villalobos reiterated the importance of maintaining surveillance
The vaccine against seasonal influenza will apply from October 5
MEXICO CITY .- The state of Chiapas is a safe place like the rest of the country and there is no restriction for those who want to visit that institution for the registration of cases of human influenza, said Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos.
The Health Secretary said that the recommendation of the World Health Organization is that there should be no restriction on the flow of people and goods and Chiapas have cases such as influenza anywhere in the country.
In a communique, said that this entity has controlled the problem of influenza A (H1/N1), even going out to a very close, "because it has worked well and the best sample is decreased to Half of new infections and people hospitalized, compared with the peak in the disease.
Cordova Villalobos said that the work is being done in regard to patient care and recording of cases.
He mentioned that staff has time to work, which allows patients to make serious high in that regard was a recognition of all health workers to demonstrate great professionalism Chiapanecos, allowing to save lives and contain the problem of influenza .
Explained that the most effective measures for control are the work of the Caravan for Health, the distribution of information materials and the distribution of concentration in places like bars, discos, restaurants, cinemas and theaters.
The federal official said that since April 23 to date have confirmed 13 deaths in this institution, however, said the latest deaths are not recent, but occurred during these four months.
He reiterated the importance of maintaining surveillance, especially in the return to classes, which may be required when faced with an outbreak closed the school, but that can arise anywhere in the country.
Referring to the risk posed by the proximity of Chiapas with Central American countries, he explained that these nations also act accordingly, and have participated in various international meetings on the subject as the World Influenza Summit in Cancun, Quintana Roo, and the reunion Mesoamericana in Costa Rica.
He also recalled that the vaccine against influenza A (H1/N1) will be ready in December, with an initial batch of five million to Mexico and an equal number in January, February and March, as there is no production capacity to supply the total required for each country.
The vaccine against seasonal influenza will apply from October 5 and will have a total of 19.5 million. The priority groups who apply will be health workers, he added.
