Consistent raise to influenza A yellow alert: Ssa

[Treyfish]

28-October-2009
Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova, the measure that strengthens all preventive measures to avoid infection with this new virus among inhabitants of Mexico City

Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos, considered consistent the measure taken by the Federal District government to raise the level to yellow health alert by the influenza A (H1N1).

In a statement, in charge of health policy in Mexico said that with this measure strengthens all preventive measures to avoid infection with this new virus among inhabitants of Mexico City.

He said that some days the Health Secretariat (SSA) raised the federal alert level across the country through, because there has been an increased number of cases in different states.

He stressed that this level of health alert does not involve the suspension of economic, educational, social or otherwise, but extreme measures like frequent hand washing, sneezing protected with tissue or inside the elbow, cleaning of surfaces, not touching your face clothing and hygiene.

Cordova Villalobos urged people to practice preventive measures, but mostly go to the doctor when the person has symptoms of respiratory illness.

The goal is that if you have risk factors, are given immediate treatment with antiviral and never self-medicate with antibiotics.

Influenza is an illness that if treated early it is curable and therefore urged the people, especially to chronically ill, go immediately to the nearest health unit and keep it simple and may even cause death.

The influenza virus A (H1N1) is transmitted through saliva droplets expelled by sick people talking, coughing, sneezing, sharing eating utensils, food and kissing when greeting.

The virus survives for 48 to 72 hours on porous surfaces like hands, door handles, railings, tissues and fabrics, hence the need to wash their hands frequently and disinfect.
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[Tonka]

Re: Consistent raise to influenza A yellow alert: Ssa

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City to Spend yellow alert influenza rebound
Francisco Osuna explains that's not an alarm call to society.
The official said that this is unnecessary alienation.

Thu, 29/10/2009 - 05:25

The health Marcelo Ebrard said it will launch a deep cleansing campaign. Photo: Mexico Special .- The Scientific Committee on Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of Mexico City increased from green to light yellow health alert the Federal District in order to strengthen preventive measures to reduce virus infections influenza A/H1N1, since September 21 to date increased the number of patients in the airways to 2 thousand 700.

At a press conference, Health Secretary capital, Francisco Osuna, said the decision to raise the color of light is only an alert and not alarm the public.

He said that although the Scientific Committee and the Secretariat of Health of the Federal recognize the emergence of new cases, not an alarm to the capital.

He also said that this time the yellow alert will not involve social distancing or closure of business establishments as it did six months ago, when local authorities ordered not to open restaurants or clubs in order to avoid overcrowding. Even at the International Airport of Mexico City will continue to operate the infrared cameras.

He noted that there is no need to use masks for the general population, because only the sick person should use it or who care and hospital staff by patients.

"If someone is sick and needs transportation, if uses to use the masks, but not in a generalized form as happened last April," he added.

Ahued morning announced that the government chief in Mexico City, Marcelo Ebrard, the campaign will launch deep cleansing to enhance health measures in public transport like the Metro, RTP, Metrobus, trolley buses and taxis.

He also said that starting next Monday, along with the federal Ministry of Education, school filters will be strengthened since it was found that the virus is attacking those under 10 years.

"We're not closing schools. If you have a sick child, we will close the group, if there are three children in three different groups, we are going to close the school, "he said.

It nevertheless recommended to avoid going to work, school or go to crowded places if you are sick, "Do not shake hands or kiss, wear masks and, above all, not self-medicate. If you have any of the following symptoms: sudden fever higher than 38 degrees, severe cough, runny nose, headache and joint pains, difficulty breathing and, in the case of children, diarrhea, go immediately to the doctor " .

Osuna noted that the unit in charge of a reserve account with enough medicine to meet the demand of the population, "in addition to the federal Health Ministry, with whom we work in concert, has offered more treatments."

"Today we know that seasonal and H1N1 influenza are preventable and curable diseases, like other respiratory ailments. The therapy offered to meet them is much more effective in the first 48 hours, "he said.

The official said the capital immunizations against influenza A/H1N1 will be insufficient, "the best vaccine we have in this moment is called prevention." :applause:

- Keys