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FUNDASALUD confirmed two positive cases of H1N1 in Sucre
05/04/2011 5:20 a.m. Adolfreno Alpine, chairman of the governing body on health matters, said the two new affected add up to three people infected with the virus in the state
Maria Gabriela Lara
Alpine said that surveillance continues in Sucre Photo: Lara MG
CUMAN? .- Two new positive cases of H1N1 flu was confirmed Tuesday in Sucre state, for a total of three people affected by the virus.
Adolfredo Alpine, head of the Foundation for Health (FUNDASALUD) reported that patients went to the doctor with suspicious symptoms, relevant samples were taken which were sent to National Institute of Health (NIH), whose results were positive.
Those affected are a 13 years old, living in the Las Palomas Cumana, and a 18-year-old, who apparently contracted the virus in the city of Puerto La Cruz, Anzo?tegui state.
The first case was a FUNDASALUD official who traveled to Caracas, where he was presumably infected.
"Both the child and the girl are in stable condition and receiving treatment. For the times they are isolated to prevent spreading. Similarly, we have applied the epidemic siege in their families and loved ones. In the case of minors also applied the lock on the roster. "
Until now the cases have been controlled in time, so patients are not complicated. "We have received support from private clinics, because people who get the symptoms are referred for evaluations start."
Immunized
Since January of this year 100,000 have been applied against seasonal influenza vaccines. The doses have a component that gives some protection against H1N1, of which 74 thousand have been 26 000 adults and children.
"In all clinics, private hospitals and immunization have applied for free to the population at risk, which includes children from six months to two years of age, people over 60 years, pregnant women, health personnel, barracks and security forces, patients with conditions such as immunodeficiency, diabetes, kidney disease, cardiovascular, oncological and respiratory impairment. "
Alpine said he asked the Ministry of Health two thousand shots, 50% to 50% for adults and children, to strengthen health facilities.
Reminder
As for symptoms, Abelardo Barrios, assistant regional epidemiology department, said that in case of high fever over 39 degrees, a runny nose, cough, malaise and shortness of breath, it is essential to move to the nearest medical center where be sampled to rule out the virus.
The doctor said that the days of waiting for the results is recommended to stay isolated, resting and receiving preventive treatment. It is important not to self-medicate to show no side effects.
Among the recommendations reported by the specialists are also covering your mouth with your forearm when you cough, nasal discharge and using tissues.
Call
Adolfredo Alpine FUNDASALUD president urged the populations at risk to come to health centers to apply the dose, as well you can control the H1N1 virus. Similarly, recalled that if you have suspicious symptoms should seek to take the assessments and implement epidemiological blockade on its outskirts.
Spanish to English translation
FUNDASALUD confirmed two positive cases of H1N1 in Sucre
05/04/2011 5:20 a.m. Adolfreno Alpine, chairman of the governing body on health matters, said the two new affected add up to three people infected with the virus in the state
Maria Gabriela Lara
Alpine said that surveillance continues in Sucre Photo: Lara MG
CUMAN? .- Two new positive cases of H1N1 flu was confirmed Tuesday in Sucre state, for a total of three people affected by the virus.
Adolfredo Alpine, head of the Foundation for Health (FUNDASALUD) reported that patients went to the doctor with suspicious symptoms, relevant samples were taken which were sent to National Institute of Health (NIH), whose results were positive.
Those affected are a 13 years old, living in the Las Palomas Cumana, and a 18-year-old, who apparently contracted the virus in the city of Puerto La Cruz, Anzo?tegui state.
The first case was a FUNDASALUD official who traveled to Caracas, where he was presumably infected.
"Both the child and the girl are in stable condition and receiving treatment. For the times they are isolated to prevent spreading. Similarly, we have applied the epidemic siege in their families and loved ones. In the case of minors also applied the lock on the roster. "
Until now the cases have been controlled in time, so patients are not complicated. "We have received support from private clinics, because people who get the symptoms are referred for evaluations start."
Immunized
Since January of this year 100,000 have been applied against seasonal influenza vaccines. The doses have a component that gives some protection against H1N1, of which 74 thousand have been 26 000 adults and children.
"In all clinics, private hospitals and immunization have applied for free to the population at risk, which includes children from six months to two years of age, people over 60 years, pregnant women, health personnel, barracks and security forces, patients with conditions such as immunodeficiency, diabetes, kidney disease, cardiovascular, oncological and respiratory impairment. "
Alpine said he asked the Ministry of Health two thousand shots, 50% to 50% for adults and children, to strengthen health facilities.
Reminder
As for symptoms, Abelardo Barrios, assistant regional epidemiology department, said that in case of high fever over 39 degrees, a runny nose, cough, malaise and shortness of breath, it is essential to move to the nearest medical center where be sampled to rule out the virus.
The doctor said that the days of waiting for the results is recommended to stay isolated, resting and receiving preventive treatment. It is important not to self-medicate to show no side effects.
Among the recommendations reported by the specialists are also covering your mouth with your forearm when you cough, nasal discharge and using tissues.
Call
Adolfredo Alpine FUNDASALUD president urged the populations at risk to come to health centers to apply the dose, as well you can control the H1N1 virus. Similarly, recalled that if you have suspicious symptoms should seek to take the assessments and implement epidemiological blockade on its outskirts.