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Influenza A/H1N1: avoid possible increase
The Ministry of Health in Hidalgo is on constant alert to prevent an increase in cases of influenza A/H1N1. Photo: El Sol de Hidalgo.
El Sol de Hidalgo
September 22, 2010
By Liliana Castillo
Pachuca, Hidalgo .- The Ministry of Health in Hidalgo is on constant alert to prevent an increase in cases of influenza A/H1N1, as in the Federal District.
The unit will strengthen preventive and surveillance measures to eradicate outbreaks, as well as increased cases of respiratory infections, resulting from sudden temperature changes and constant rain.
After last year closed the 2000 contingency 254 cases and 122 deaths in Hidalgo in 2010 so far only one case of human influenza in the month of May, without major consequences.
Dr. Israel Mendoza, director of Industrial Relations in Public Health said in June, July, August and September so far are in balance on this disease.
However, do not rule out the possibility that some cases arise from this pandemic.
"As one of the neighboring states and offshore busiest we risk attracting back the disease," he said.
RESPIRATORY DISEASES
The consequences of Hurricane Karl, in Hidalgo, Israel Mendoza stated that, so far, neither has seen an increase in the number of acute respiratory diseases.
"That we can not quantify it yet. Maybe next week. Recall that after the drastic weather changes we have just experienced, it is noted that the incubation period of these viruses is 3 to 7 days for you to demonstrate."
Finally stressed that the Secretariat is working on programs and preventive actions to ensure the health of Hidalgo.
"Together with the state government will actively participate in the program of prevention and control of natural disasters with the objective of epidemiologic surveillance, health and health brigades
Spanish to English translation
Influenza A/H1N1: avoid possible increase
The Ministry of Health in Hidalgo is on constant alert to prevent an increase in cases of influenza A/H1N1. Photo: El Sol de Hidalgo.
El Sol de Hidalgo
September 22, 2010
By Liliana Castillo
Pachuca, Hidalgo .- The Ministry of Health in Hidalgo is on constant alert to prevent an increase in cases of influenza A/H1N1, as in the Federal District.
The unit will strengthen preventive and surveillance measures to eradicate outbreaks, as well as increased cases of respiratory infections, resulting from sudden temperature changes and constant rain.
After last year closed the 2000 contingency 254 cases and 122 deaths in Hidalgo in 2010 so far only one case of human influenza in the month of May, without major consequences.
Dr. Israel Mendoza, director of Industrial Relations in Public Health said in June, July, August and September so far are in balance on this disease.
However, do not rule out the possibility that some cases arise from this pandemic.
"As one of the neighboring states and offshore busiest we risk attracting back the disease," he said.
RESPIRATORY DISEASES
The consequences of Hurricane Karl, in Hidalgo, Israel Mendoza stated that, so far, neither has seen an increase in the number of acute respiratory diseases.
"That we can not quantify it yet. Maybe next week. Recall that after the drastic weather changes we have just experienced, it is noted that the incubation period of these viruses is 3 to 7 days for you to demonstrate."
Finally stressed that the Secretariat is working on programs and preventive actions to ensure the health of Hidalgo.
"Together with the state government will actively participate in the program of prevention and control of natural disasters with the objective of epidemiologic surveillance, health and health brigades