Greece: 111 dead, 287 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

[tetano]

At least 77 people have been hospitalized for flu this year in Greece, and 18 have died of complications resulting from the contagious virus, Kathimerini understands.

The trend, experts warn, is worse compared to 2013 ? a statistically average year ? when a total of 108 flu patients were admitted to intensive-care units during the entire season. They say the country is currently only nearly halfway through flu season and are warning about the local population?s low vaccination rate. So far all victims belonged to so-called high-risk groups, yet none appears to have been immunized against the flu.

Meanwhile, scientists at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) say that the infection rate is expected to remain the same through February.

Speaking to Kathimerini, Athens University professor and KEELPNO expert Sotiris Tsiordas said that the high flu activity will continue for at least four more weeks.


http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_01/02/2014_537012

 

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Re: Greece: 18 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 18 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

Epidemiological Surveillance of Influenza
*Week 4/2014 (20-26 January 2014 )
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*At week 4/2014 (20-26 January 2014 ) , visits to doctor for flu-like illness have
further significant increase compared with the previous week , 3/2014 , and are very
higher levels than the corresponding week of flu seasons 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
( Chart 1) .
*At week 4/2014 (20-26 January 2014 ) , were sent to the National Influenza Reference Laboratories and
the Microbiology Laboratory E.K.P.A 154 clinical samples , namely , 136 hospitals and 18
by networks Sentinel. All 65 ( 42.2 % ) from clinical specimens were positive for type A influenza viruses AND on
of these 51 ( 78.5 % ) belonged to subtype A ( H1N1 ) pdm09, 3 ( ​​4.6 % ) subtype A ( H3N2 ) , while for 11
strains was not ypotypopoiisi ( Chart 2).
*Until Thursday, January 30, 2014 ( 15:30 ) in Greece have recorded 72 cases of severe
laboratory-confirmed influenza , namely: 70 hospitalized in ICU , and 2 without hospitalization in ICU
( Table 1 , Figure 3 ) .
*Until Thursday, January 30, 2014 ( 15:30 ) in Greece have recorded 18 deaths
laboratory confirmed influenza ( Chart 4).
*Based on the above, the influenza activity in Greece is high .
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http://www.keelpno.gr/Portals/0/Αρχ... γρίπη/Εβδομαδιαίες 13-14/FLU WEEK 4 2014.pdf

 

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Re: Greece: 18 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 18 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

Fthiotida: second case with the virus H1N1!


As we read in LamiaReport, the woman remains διασωληνωμένη suppressed from the day before yesterday, Since there were serious health implications of that caused by the nasty virus. It is worth noting that the last time they had bird and other people from the Family environment of 55-, but the same has not been the same fortunate.





In Same unit has been hospitalised for over 10 days on average and the 44-year-old Father two children from the Karditsa with H1N1 (1), which fortunately has been marked improvement and doctors are cautiously Optimistic About the progress of health . Unfortunately as it was found and the laboratory Just my bad luck 44-year-old contracted the bird flu virus H1N1 which was not detected by The first time . It is worth noting that before it passed through the bird's wife and children, But to understand that it is H1N1.

http://viotianews.gr/news.aspx?nid=4520

 

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Re: Greece: 18 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 18 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

"Wide spread" of seasonal flu in Greece

Athens: In phase increased activity and "great spread" In southern Greece are a total of four strains of seasonal flu, announced on Tuesday the Pasteur Institute. In accordance with the National Reference Laboratory bird flu South Greece of Pasteur, Which accepts many positive samples, In Greece this year dominated the bird flu strain A(H1N1)pdm09, But at the same time continues and the circulation of strain A(H3N2). Last week, Also, have been isolated and two strains flu type B.





The Pasteur reassures that the These officials do not differ from the strains covered by the vaccine and remain Sensitive to viral medication.




http://www.philenews.com/el-gr/eidi...ali-exaplosi-tis-epochikis-gripis-stin-ellada

 

[tetano]

Re: Greece: 18 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 18 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

Negative European preeminence in terms of high speed transmission of the influenza virus, gets the Greece, with health authorities being in perpetual alarm. The wave of influenza affecting the country has caused 26 deaths so far and many even heavy patients in intensive care units. The Greece among 29 European countries has the largest circulation of the virus and especially dangerous strain a(H1N1). at European level, great subscription gripwdoys display cases spread apart from Greece, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Italy, Malta, Spain and Great Britain, while the other 22 countries activity is low. The basic cause of the great influenza outbreak in our country is, according to scientists, the low vaccination coverage of vulnerable groups and the non-timely granting of antivirals drugs, something that can be linked to the financial crisis and the less attention we show our citizens for their health.

http://www.imerisia.gr/article.asp?catid=26510&subid=2&pubid=113220911

 

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Re: Greece: 26 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 26 dead, 77 hospitalized due to flu this season

Greece, at least 40 people have died of the H1N1 virus

IT IS climbed to at least 40 people dead, two of whom were children, and 143 people are infected with the balance of the victims caused by the H1N1 flu in Greece. The relate local media according to which at the moment there are 59 people were hospitalized in intensive care in different hospitals of the country. According to experts in the greek Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Keelpno), the wave of influence has yet to reach its peak and will begin to decrease in the coming weeks with the return of the beautiful weather and temperatures mild.

http://www.meteoweb.eu/2014/02/influenza-grecia-almeno-40-i-morti-per-il-virus-h1n1/263828/

 

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Re: Greece: 40 dead, 150 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 40 dead, 150 hospitalized due to flu this season

Four more succumb to influenza raising death toll to 49




Another four people succumbed to the recent influenza outbreak in Greece over the past 24 hours, which raised the total number of casualties to 49, of whom 30 were men and 19 were women. At present 56 people are being hospitalized in Intensive Care Units.

The Center for Disease Prevention and Control (KEELPNO) have urged vulnerable social groups to get inoculated and seek out anti-viral treatment as soon as the first symptoms appear. The majority of victims belonged to high-risk groups (elderly, obese, chronically ill etc).

http://www.tovima.gr/en/article/?aid=569537

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Greece: 53 dead, 173 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 53 dead, 173 hospitalized due to flu this season

Source: http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?id=391027

Flu claims 53 lives in Greece
Friday, February 21, 2014
KOMOTINI, Greece - A total of 53 people have died in Greece since the beginning of this year after contracting the flu.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) confirmed that last week 21 people died, while 173 were hospitalized...

 

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Re: Greece: 53 dead, 173 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 53 dead, 173 hospitalized due to flu this season

Athens Medical Association on Influenza-Related Deaths

The laboratory-confirmed influenza in Greece that has cost the lives of 58 people and the inability of the Greek state and healthcare system to protect citizens, have caused the intense reaction of the Athens Medical Association. The Greek doctors reported that 40% of high-risk population, was unable to receive vaccination.

Many pharmacists stated that the vaccine supplies were far less than necessary, while vaccines were not sent to EOPYY clinics. According to Athens Medical Association, the problem intensified in early January, when the epidemic wave arrived in Greece and there were not enough vaccines even for high-risk population.

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/02/24/athens-medical-association-on-influenza-related-deaths/

 

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Re: Greece: 58 dead, 173 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 58 dead, 173 hospitalized due to flu this season

Flu claims 60 deaths, Greek Doctors blame lack of vaccine & antiviral drugs

Seasonal flu has reached alarming levels in Greece, as the number of deaths increased to 60 during the last days.This is a new record in IMF-hit country, with doctors blaming vaccine and antiviral drugs shortages.

According to data from the Center for Disease Control (KEELPNO) as of 11 am Monday, the flue strain H1N1 has caused the death of 60 people with the vast majority of them belonging to high risk groups like chronic ill who were furthermore not vaccinated against the disease.

The course of the flu wave, in regards to fatal cases and in severe cases hospitalized in Intensive Care Units (ICU), is puzzling the experts, Greek media report.

2013-2014: 60 deaths, 183 in ICU during the last two months.

2012-2013: 49 deaths, 108 in ICU.

2011-2012: 56 deaths, 121 in ICU.

This year recorded more deaths and more severe cases that needed hospitalization in ICU and thus while the flu season is right in the middle of its course.

Nearly 50% of the victims died during the last seven days.

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Re: Greece: 60 dead, 183 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 60 dead, 183 hospitalized due to flu this season

Two to three deaths per day related to ongoing influenza epidemic

About two to three people in Greece succumb to the latest influenza outbreak on a daily basis, raising the death toll to 63 in the past couple weeks. In most cases, the victims had not been inoculated against the flu, despite doctor recommendations.

The Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis explained that people must remain calm and seek out appropriate medical help. Mr. Georgiadis admitted that there was a shortage of anti-flu shots, as they were ordered based on last year?s milder flu outbreak, but added that the flu season is over and that figures will drop.

The Athens Medical Association announced that the lack of an inoculation policy in Greece is ?criminal?, since it contributes to a significant number of people eschewing preventative inoculation due to ?possible side effects?.

Due to the number of H1N1 cases, the hospital pharmacies will be handing out free anti-viral medication. Roche Hellas announced that availability of its Tamiflu anti-viral medication is uninterrupted.

http://www.tovima.gr/en/article/?aid=571547

 

[tetano]

Re: Greece: 63 dead, 183 hospitalized due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 63 dead, 183 hospitalized due to flu this season

67 deaths from the H1N1


Two more people have been added to the list of victims, raising to 67 the number of Deaths from avian influenza H1N1 .

In accordance with the Control Center and Prevention Diseases , The majority of these victims suffered from underlying disease and had not been vaccinated. In severe hospitalised in intensive care unit 63 people, While overall from last October until today have hospital in ICU 211 people. The ΚΕΕΛΠΝΟ recommends citizens to obtain anti-ιική treatment, With the appearance of the first symptoms.

http://www.patrastimes.gr/arthro.php?id=57546

 

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Re: Greece: 67 dead, 211 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 67 dead, 211 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

KEELPNO: Influenza outbreak persists, death toll rises to 74
63 'flu patients currently hospitalized in intensive care units - 211 hospitalized since October 2013
Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Despite repeated calls from the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (KEELPNO) over the past couple weeks for the elderly and other vulnerable people to receive inoculation, the seasonal influenza outbreak continues to claim lives, raising the death toll to 74.

According to the KEELPNO report, the vast majority of flu victims had not been inoculated against the influenza virus and was already suffering from an underlying disease.

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http://www.tovima.gr/en/article/?aid=573112

 

[tetano]

Re: Greece: 74 dead, 211 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 74 dead, 211 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Deaths from flu rise to 79 in Greece

The outbreak of the flu in Greece has reached alarming levels with fatalities rising to 79 this winter, according to the latest data released Wednesday.

In the last 24 hours five patients who had been diagnosed with the H1N1 flu strain, died from complications, Xinhua quoted health authorities as saying.

According to experts of the Greek Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO), most victims were suffering from some underlying diseases, while they had not been vaccinated.

Only a third of Greeks belonging to high-risk groups has been immunised this year, according to estimates. Lack of funds in the health system and incapability of people to pay for the anti-flu shots let them exposed to the flu.

KEELPNO announced that 217 people have been hospitalised with the flu this year, with 49 patients currently under observation at intensive care units.

Last year Greece had recorded a total of 49 flu-related casualties.

Experts express fears for a higher toll exceeding the 100 dead by the end of the cycle of the seasonal flu in Greece which is expected to close in April.

They recommend in particular to people of high-risk groups, such as elderly and underage people, or patients suffering from cardiovascular or respiratory illnesses, to get vaccinated and get anti-flu drugs without delay when the first flu symptoms appear.

http://www.business-standard.com/ar...-flu-rise-to-79-in-greece-114030600023_1.html

 

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Re: Greece: 79 dead, 217 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 79 dead, 217 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Dead from H1N1 a 56 year old from Fokida

The last breath left in the Hospital of Lamia on Shrove Monday, a 56chronos from the Fokida, who hospitalized the past couple of weeks about H1n1 flu. Unfortunately the 56chronos had other health problems resulting in the fatal virus to create complications, that the body has failed to deal with hospital's ICU in Lamia hospitalized two more people with H1n1 flu. This is a 55 years from Locris and another elderly from Lamia, whose status is considered critical.

http://www.amfissapress.gr/index.ph...ews/11181-nekros-apo-h1n1-56xronos-apo-fokida

 

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Re: Greece: 79 dead, 217 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 79 dead, 217 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Arta: two people hospitalized and is suspicious for H1N1

Two men, aged around sixty years old, hospitalized in the intensive care unit of the Hospital of Artas with severe respiratory infections. clinical image refers to the dangerous H1n1 influenza virus. Reportedly sent samples from an incident at the Pasteur Institute. One sample confirmed that it is a dangerous flu virus. This is a man 60 years old from Pr?veza. in recent days are enough incidents that have been hospitalized at the hospital and dosed antiviral regimen. overall killed 80 people from laboratory confirmed influenza. According to the Centers for disease control and prevention, the majority of victims suffered from underlying disease and had not been vaccinated.

Hospitalized in serious condition in the intensive care unit, while a total of 63 people from last October until today have been hospitalized in ICU 211 individuals. The KEELPNO recommends citizens to receive antiviral treatment, with the appearance of the first symptoms.



http://www.patrasevents.gr/article/95096-arta-dio-atoma-nosileionte-ke-eine-ipopta-gia-h1n1

 

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Re: Greece: 80 dead, 217 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 80 dead, 217 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Daycare center evacuated after outbreak of H1N1

Evacuated kindergarten in the municipal district of Nea Kios, in the municipality of Argos, Mycenae after three cases of H1n1 influenza son in young children. Immediate reaction of the municipality of ARGOS disinfecting with special workshop building of kindergarten, while precaution



http://livester.gr/a/all/Διάφορα-Γυ...νώθηκε-παιδικός-σταθμός-μετά-από-κρούσμα-H1N1

 

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Re: Greece: 80 dead, 217 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 80 dead, 217 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

83 victims of the H1N1 virus


Amounting to 83 victims of the flu, according to the latest data of the Center for Disease Control (KEEL).


Meanwhile, 57 people hospitalized in intensive care units (ICU).


From the beginning of the epidemic of influenza to date, 240 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases have been hospitalized in the ICU.


According to the epidemiological surveillance of KEEL, three out of four patients infected by the virus A (H1N1) have or had underlying disease and most had not been vaccinated with the flu vaccine.


The mean age of patients is 56 years and this year the virus infects younger people, compared with previous years.


http://www.onmed.gr/ygeia/infections/309767/kalpazei-i-gripi-sta-83-ta-thumata-tou-iou-h1n1/

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Greece: 83 dead, 240 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 83 dead, 240 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

KEELPNO: ?86 dead from flu outbreak?
Most of the flu victims had not been inoculated against the deadly seasonal virus
Thursday, March 13, 2014
KEELPNO: ?86 dead from flu outbreak?
The Center for Disease Prevention and Control (KEELPNO) announced that the seasonal outbreak of the flu continues and that another person succumbed to the virus on Thursday, raising the death toll to 86.
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http://www.tovima.gr/en/article/?aid=576392

 

[tetano]

Re: Greece: 86 dead, 255 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Re: Greece: 86 dead, 255 hospitalized in ICU due to flu this season

Great concern has been caused in recent weeks from the growing number Deaths from the bird flu in Greece . By the end of September which started the recording of the virus in our country, 90 People have lost their lives, While 56 people at until the day before yesterday in intensive care units. Compared with the two previous years, When the which were recorded 25 and 20 deaths by mid-March of 2013 and 2012 respectively, the Almost quadrupling number of deaths that occurred this year is an unpleasant Progress, but not inexplicable. From the 2009 worldwide, there are three viruses of avian flu. The H1N1, Who is responsible for the largest number of outbreaks and deaths this year, had small Movement in the population the two previous periods seasonal flu in relation to the H3N2 Or the bird flu virus type B .

http://www.inewsgr.com/101/afxisi-ton-thymaton-tis-gripis-1.htm