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Manzur believes that cases of Infulenza A will appear in a few days
Thursday May 6, 2010 |
Health Minister's Office said 90% of cases will be of the H1N1 strain. The official noted the progress of the immunization campaign and assured that the monovalent vaccine is effective.
THE GAZETTE / ANALIA JARAMILLO
The virus is among us and in the coming days will begin to feel it's presence. With this idea, the Minister of Health of Argentina, Juan Manzur, made clear that influenza A will be the star this year. The National Officer came yesterday to the province along with the head of the national education portfolio, Alberto Sileoni, attended the Country School, where children were vaccinated in kindergarten, and highlighted the progress of the immunization campaign.
"Of the 10 million doses that the Nation has purchased, and placed seven million," said Manzur. He added that among the provinces Tucum?n advanced with regard to immunization against influenza A. "65% of people who are within the risk groups and has been vaccinated," he said.
Manzur, who was accompanied by Minister of Health of the province, Paul Yedlin, said he expects the next few days, but especially in June, appearing patients with influenza A. "We will have cases of influenza A, but not going to suffer an epidemic like last year. The virus is circulating, and over 90% of flu cases will be of the H1N1 strain A," said the official.
Therefore, urged people to continue taking the traditional preventive measures, like washing hands with soap and water, the indoor ventilation and quick reference physician with symptoms such as fever or body aches.
In another order, denied that the monovalent vaccine was not effective. "It is approved by scientists around the world," he said. Concurred with this view on infectious diseases and Emilio Buabse Pharmacists Association president, Fernando Esper.
"To say that the vaccine is not effective is something that makes no sense. All people should get vaccinated, especially those who are among risk groups such as children up to five years and pregnant women," said Buabse.
Esper said the monovalent charge puts the State and the trivalent can get it in pharmacies at a price of around $ 70. He said there was stock.
What, who and when?
1 - How many types of vaccines are there?
At this point, place two: the monovalent (against the H1N1 strain of influenza A only) and trivalent (against two strains of seasonal and against the A)
2 - How do you get?
In the monovalent charge puts the state in hospitals, and VACUNATORIOS CAPS. The trivalent is to buy it in pharmacies and cost between $ 65 and $ 70.
3 - Who are the monovalent places?
Health staff, children between six months and five years, pregnant women in any period and women who have given birth to six months earlier.
4 - Who else?
People aged between five and 64 years with risk factors (immunocompromised, heart, asthma, morbid obesity) and the general population.
5 - Is the trivalent who is?
It can be placed in the general population, but doctors recommend it for those over 65 years, and also protects against seasonal influenza.
6 - What about the babies under six months?
These boys do not they can be vaccinated. Therefore, adults living with them must register the vaccine to avoid getting sick and infecting them.
7 - Serve the vaccine last year?
No. The vaccine that was placed last year only had the strain of seasonal influenza in the period 2009.
8 - What are the symptoms of flu?
If you have high fever (over 38 degrees), malaise, body aches and lack of appetite should consult your doctor and avoid self-medication
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Manzur believes that cases of Infulenza A will appear in a few days
Thursday May 6, 2010 |
Health Minister's Office said 90% of cases will be of the H1N1 strain. The official noted the progress of the immunization campaign and assured that the monovalent vaccine is effective.
THE GAZETTE / ANALIA JARAMILLO
The virus is among us and in the coming days will begin to feel it's presence. With this idea, the Minister of Health of Argentina, Juan Manzur, made clear that influenza A will be the star this year. The National Officer came yesterday to the province along with the head of the national education portfolio, Alberto Sileoni, attended the Country School, where children were vaccinated in kindergarten, and highlighted the progress of the immunization campaign.
"Of the 10 million doses that the Nation has purchased, and placed seven million," said Manzur. He added that among the provinces Tucum?n advanced with regard to immunization against influenza A. "65% of people who are within the risk groups and has been vaccinated," he said.
Manzur, who was accompanied by Minister of Health of the province, Paul Yedlin, said he expects the next few days, but especially in June, appearing patients with influenza A. "We will have cases of influenza A, but not going to suffer an epidemic like last year. The virus is circulating, and over 90% of flu cases will be of the H1N1 strain A," said the official.
Therefore, urged people to continue taking the traditional preventive measures, like washing hands with soap and water, the indoor ventilation and quick reference physician with symptoms such as fever or body aches.
In another order, denied that the monovalent vaccine was not effective. "It is approved by scientists around the world," he said. Concurred with this view on infectious diseases and Emilio Buabse Pharmacists Association president, Fernando Esper.
"To say that the vaccine is not effective is something that makes no sense. All people should get vaccinated, especially those who are among risk groups such as children up to five years and pregnant women," said Buabse.
Esper said the monovalent charge puts the State and the trivalent can get it in pharmacies at a price of around $ 70. He said there was stock.
What, who and when?
1 - How many types of vaccines are there?
At this point, place two: the monovalent (against the H1N1 strain of influenza A only) and trivalent (against two strains of seasonal and against the A)
2 - How do you get?
In the monovalent charge puts the state in hospitals, and VACUNATORIOS CAPS. The trivalent is to buy it in pharmacies and cost between $ 65 and $ 70.
3 - Who are the monovalent places?
Health staff, children between six months and five years, pregnant women in any period and women who have given birth to six months earlier.
4 - Who else?
People aged between five and 64 years with risk factors (immunocompromised, heart, asthma, morbid obesity) and the general population.
5 - Is the trivalent who is?
It can be placed in the general population, but doctors recommend it for those over 65 years, and also protects against seasonal influenza.
6 - What about the babies under six months?
These boys do not they can be vaccinated. Therefore, adults living with them must register the vaccine to avoid getting sick and infecting them.
7 - Serve the vaccine last year?
No. The vaccine that was placed last year only had the strain of seasonal influenza in the period 2009.
8 - What are the symptoms of flu?
If you have high fever (over 38 degrees), malaise, body aches and lack of appetite should consult your doctor and avoid self-medication
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