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http://www.abc.com.py/nacionales/alertan-sobre-epidemia-de-influenza-423216.html
Spanish-English translation
JULY 6, 2012 15:58
Influenza epidemic alert
The country recorded a significant increase in influenza cases and respiratory infections is becoming epidemic. The H1N1 virus is the most prominent, especially in unvaccinated people, the Ministry of Public Health.
The population at risk should be vaccinated against influenza. / ABC Color
So far this year there were 159,858 visits for flu, registered number greater than the same period last year, according infromaciones released Friday by the Ministry of Public Health and Welfare.
Dr. Celia Martinez, director of Health Surveillance, specified that the regions that showed increased respiratory symptoms are: Canindey?, followed Guair?, Caaguaz?, Central, Alto Paraguay, Boqueron and Asuncion, with greater intensity, while, less intensity are San Pedro, Caazap?, Itap?a, Misiones, Paraguar? ?eembuc? and President Hayes.
As for the Serious Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI), Health Surveillance registered 179 pictures. Of this group, over half are less than 2 years, while 13 percent older than 60 years.
The virus is most frequently seen influenza H1N1 was detected in unvaccinated people.
The Minister stressed health implementation of the influenza vaccine, mainly to risk group.
On the other hand, recommended a good diet, ventilation of homes, covering coughs and sneezes and avoiding contact conglomerate, especially in populations at risk.
Spanish-English translation
JULY 6, 2012 15:58
Influenza epidemic alert
The country recorded a significant increase in influenza cases and respiratory infections is becoming epidemic. The H1N1 virus is the most prominent, especially in unvaccinated people, the Ministry of Public Health.
The population at risk should be vaccinated against influenza. / ABC Color
So far this year there were 159,858 visits for flu, registered number greater than the same period last year, according infromaciones released Friday by the Ministry of Public Health and Welfare.
Dr. Celia Martinez, director of Health Surveillance, specified that the regions that showed increased respiratory symptoms are: Canindey?, followed Guair?, Caaguaz?, Central, Alto Paraguay, Boqueron and Asuncion, with greater intensity, while, less intensity are San Pedro, Caazap?, Itap?a, Misiones, Paraguar? ?eembuc? and President Hayes.
As for the Serious Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI), Health Surveillance registered 179 pictures. Of this group, over half are less than 2 years, while 13 percent older than 60 years.
The virus is most frequently seen influenza H1N1 was detected in unvaccinated people.
The Minister stressed health implementation of the influenza vaccine, mainly to risk group.
On the other hand, recommended a good diet, ventilation of homes, covering coughs and sneezes and avoiding contact conglomerate, especially in populations at risk.