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10:37 hs. 2010Asunci?n May 6, Paraguay
Monitor influenza activity and respiratory infections in the country
For Ppn. Com.py - 05/05/2010 - 07:00
The Directorate of Health Surveillance through a newsletter reports that as part of sentinel surveillance shows that influenza-like disease in all ages, are epidemic in the channel, the total cumulative cases of TSI to now numbering 53 396, and 55% (10/18) of the Health Regions are active. "Comparing the last two epidemiological weeks, Central, which was on alert, is now an epidemic," says the report.
It emphasizes the importance of hygiene and early consultation to avoid complications, in addition, self-estrangement ( house rest) where the disease, is not to disperse.
"According to the monitoring of Irago (pneumonia) department, the total cumulative cases in children under five years, totaling 944 to date and taking into account their respective channels endemic 16.66% (3 / 18) epidemic in the strip. Comparing the two most recent week, Assumption was safe, is on alert, and San Pedro, Cordillera and Caaguaz? who were on alert, are in the security channel ", the report specifies As for respiratory infections.
In addition, sentinel virological surveillance reports persistent circulating Sinsicial Respiratory Virus, Parainfluenza 2, Parainfluenza 1 and Adenovirus, plus a sample was detected positive for Influenza A (H1N1) in January. In recent weeks, the Central Public Health Laboratory and the National Influenza Center (NIC) have reported no influenza pandemic virus circulation.
What is influenza?
It is a highly communicable respiratory tract infections caused by influenza virus. HIV transmission occurs from person to person through tiny droplets that are generated when talking, coughing or sneezing. It is also spread by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus, for example, handles, toys, telephones, railings, keyboards, etc. The flu, regardless of Influenza virus is responsible, is prevented by the same measures.
What are the symptoms?
Fever (usually greater than 38 ?), sore throat, cough, muscle and joint aches, congestion and runny nose, malaise, loss of appetite, headache, fatigue, shortness of breath.
What to do in the presence of symptoms?
Using masks, staying in the house, not self-medicate, wash your hands regularly with soap and water, ventilate the rooms, limit contact with others, to avoid trips, not sharing food, glasses, cutlery, terer?, mate.
In the event that a person with a chronic health problem or difficulty breathing, diabetics, pregnant women, among others, in the presence of symptoms of influenza should be consulted immediately.
How do you cough?
Coughing is a natural reflection of the body when there is inflammation of the airways is thus inevitable when you have a condition of this. It is therefore recommended:
-Cover with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, in case you have no tissue, use the crook of his elbow.
"It's important to wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds several times a day and in the case of no water, use some alcohol based product.
-Avoid close physical contact with other people. Use face mask to prevent the spread of the virus.
Proper use of masks
"The commonly used face masks, also known as surgical, can be used by people with respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, runny nose) to reduce the chances of spread of respiratory viruses and surface contamination.
"You must cover your mouth and nose tightly.
"They should avoid handling during use.
"We have to replace it clean and dry as wetting or after 8 hours of use.
"If it is cracked or broken, discard ideally in a plastic bag closed. After handling, it is important to wash hands.
Handwashing
"They use water and soap or alcohol based product.
"The washing should last at least 20 seconds, without forgetting the wrists and fingers.
-Rinse thoroughly and dry them as much as possible with disposable paper.
"The faucet was opened with dirty hands, therefore, to finish the washing and drying, close it with the same disposable paper, never to touch the contaminated surface.
10:37 hs. 2010Asunci?n May 6, Paraguay
Monitor influenza activity and respiratory infections in the country
For Ppn. Com.py - 05/05/2010 - 07:00
The Directorate of Health Surveillance through a newsletter reports that as part of sentinel surveillance shows that influenza-like disease in all ages, are epidemic in the channel, the total cumulative cases of TSI to now numbering 53 396, and 55% (10/18) of the Health Regions are active. "Comparing the last two epidemiological weeks, Central, which was on alert, is now an epidemic," says the report.
It emphasizes the importance of hygiene and early consultation to avoid complications, in addition, self-estrangement ( house rest) where the disease, is not to disperse.
"According to the monitoring of Irago (pneumonia) department, the total cumulative cases in children under five years, totaling 944 to date and taking into account their respective channels endemic 16.66% (3 / 18) epidemic in the strip. Comparing the two most recent week, Assumption was safe, is on alert, and San Pedro, Cordillera and Caaguaz? who were on alert, are in the security channel ", the report specifies As for respiratory infections.
In addition, sentinel virological surveillance reports persistent circulating Sinsicial Respiratory Virus, Parainfluenza 2, Parainfluenza 1 and Adenovirus, plus a sample was detected positive for Influenza A (H1N1) in January. In recent weeks, the Central Public Health Laboratory and the National Influenza Center (NIC) have reported no influenza pandemic virus circulation.
What is influenza?
It is a highly communicable respiratory tract infections caused by influenza virus. HIV transmission occurs from person to person through tiny droplets that are generated when talking, coughing or sneezing. It is also spread by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus, for example, handles, toys, telephones, railings, keyboards, etc. The flu, regardless of Influenza virus is responsible, is prevented by the same measures.
What are the symptoms?
Fever (usually greater than 38 ?), sore throat, cough, muscle and joint aches, congestion and runny nose, malaise, loss of appetite, headache, fatigue, shortness of breath.
What to do in the presence of symptoms?
Using masks, staying in the house, not self-medicate, wash your hands regularly with soap and water, ventilate the rooms, limit contact with others, to avoid trips, not sharing food, glasses, cutlery, terer?, mate.
In the event that a person with a chronic health problem or difficulty breathing, diabetics, pregnant women, among others, in the presence of symptoms of influenza should be consulted immediately.
How do you cough?
Coughing is a natural reflection of the body when there is inflammation of the airways is thus inevitable when you have a condition of this. It is therefore recommended:
-Cover with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, in case you have no tissue, use the crook of his elbow.
"It's important to wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds several times a day and in the case of no water, use some alcohol based product.
-Avoid close physical contact with other people. Use face mask to prevent the spread of the virus.
Proper use of masks
"The commonly used face masks, also known as surgical, can be used by people with respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, runny nose) to reduce the chances of spread of respiratory viruses and surface contamination.
"You must cover your mouth and nose tightly.
"They should avoid handling during use.
"We have to replace it clean and dry as wetting or after 8 hours of use.
"If it is cracked or broken, discard ideally in a plastic bag closed. After handling, it is important to wash hands.
Handwashing
"They use water and soap or alcohol based product.
"The washing should last at least 20 seconds, without forgetting the wrists and fingers.
-Rinse thoroughly and dry them as much as possible with disposable paper.
"The faucet was opened with dirty hands, therefore, to finish the washing and drying, close it with the same disposable paper, never to touch the contaminated surface.