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In Madryn 26 percent of the population at risk were vaccinated against influenza

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In Madryn 26 percent of the population at risk were vaccinated against influenza

The Programme Area North of the Ministry of Health of the province became the health district which was the highest rate of vaccination against influenza A H1N1, four weeks of starting the operation.
While across the province the number of inhabitants amounts to 31 067 people vaccinated in the context of this Influenza Vaccination Campaign, which implies a cumulative 25.1% (31.067/123.579).
So far, the total dose applied was 31 179, of whom 99 applications corresponding to the 2nd dose of children 6 months to 2 years.
Spectrum of people to vaccinate all Chubut, the North Programme Area (APNorte), which are embedded in the towns of Puerto Madryn, Puerto Piramides, Telsen, Gan Gan and Gastre it reached 26.5% (5.773/21.774) , population vaccinated, which has become the most coverage, the Programme Area Trelew with 24.9% (9.015/36.120), the Programme Area Esquel with 23.5% (4.200/17.788) and finally Comodoro Rivadavia Programme Area with 25.3% (12.079/47.387).
In this context, the holder of APNorte, Mario SAHDA, announced that it was formed the so-called Local Situation Room, the body that has the mission to monitor the Acute Respiratory Infections registered in their jurisdiction. In this context, conducting a permanent monitoring of the level of absenteeism of pupils in schools, which is an early indicator of winter diseases increased. For this reason, we asked the schools Provincial N ? 150, 162, 193, 213, 219, Municipal N ? 1, Mutual, De la Costa and Garden Huellitas, reporting on a weekly basis the total number of children absent without discrimination motive or grade.
According to the official, "these data will serve to supplement and complement the information broadcast from health teams (Units Sentinels viral circulation control, hospital admissions and doctor visits, among others), and thus provide consistent response to the needs of population. "

The vaccine


In the field of population should be targeted at health centers and medical examination to certify the incorporation into the National Campaign for Influenza Vaccination, Mario SAHDA recalled that "should be vaccinated with the monovalent vaccine for Influenza A H1N1, all pregnant women in any month of pregnancy, all mothers with babies up to six months, if not vaccinated during pregnancy, all children from 6 months to 3 years, who should receive 2 doses separated by a period of three weeks, all children between 3 years to 4 years and 11 months, who will receive a single dose, and anyone between 5 and 64 who are considered patients with risk factors, which must be certified by a medical prescription, with conditions such as morbid obesity, diabetes, immunological, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and neurological and kidney disease.

Risk sectors

As for people 65 and older, who were claimed to be incorporated in the vaccination campaign, the official clarified that in a few weeks to reach the provincial health system inputs required to realize the trivalent influenza vaccination, exclusively. In this regard, the North Program Area Director explained that "only the age group over 65 years, which has no coverage of social work-even-PAMI, receive free vaccination at the Health Centres. The clarification was made directed to those who are affiliated to a social work, like retirees PAMI, which would be required to vaccinate free to members, according to what the health director said. "
The vaccines to be used, according to what the official said, "are those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the 2010 season, and are presented in two formulations: one of them is 'monovalent' made only against the Influenza A (H1N1), which is promptly indicated for people under 65, the Left is the "trivalent" which is made against Influenza A (H1N1), also called seasonal flu. This immunization, in the public sector, is indicated for people 65 and over only. "

Preventive measures

On the other hand, recalled that the preventive measures to avoid infection, remain the same as last year, consisting of covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, with the crease of the elbow, frequently washing hands with water and soap, not self-medicate, eat well, drink plenty of fluids and getting enough sleep and necessary. Faced with a high fever, cough and body ache, go to the doctor, while once affected, sick people should rest and ventilate all spaces of homes or offices.
 
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