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Editor, Senior Moderator
Algiers- swine flu, or influenza virus A/ H1N1 invaded Algeria, where tens of cases are reported. The vaccine against swine influenza is necessary for children, the elderly and chronically ill.
* According to Professor Faouzi Derar, head of the reference center for influenza A/H1N1 at the Pasteur Institute, dozens of cases have been recorded in Algeria during the past week. Medical tests for influenza virus A/H1N1 have been positive. The virus, brought from abroad, spreads quickly.
* Professor Derar warns against deaths whenever the vaccine is not made and if the spread of this deadly virus is not prevented on time.
* According to professor Derar, in an interview yesterday with Ennahar, Algeria recorded during the last days the return of swine influenza virus, dozens of cases have been identified and the spread of this virus may increase in suitable conditions of this season. The virus spreads quickly in the cold and damp.
* He also stresses the need to protect vulnerable groups against the virus, particularly with regard to the chronically ill who are the most vulnerable, children between the age of six months and five years and the elderly.
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* The Ministry of Health has recorded 619 cases in Algeria since December 3, 2009, recording date of the first cases in the country, including 57 deaths in January 17, 2010.
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* Ennahar / Dalila Belkheir
http://www.ennaharonline.com/en/news/5616.html
* According to Professor Faouzi Derar, head of the reference center for influenza A/H1N1 at the Pasteur Institute, dozens of cases have been recorded in Algeria during the past week. Medical tests for influenza virus A/H1N1 have been positive. The virus, brought from abroad, spreads quickly.
* Professor Derar warns against deaths whenever the vaccine is not made and if the spread of this deadly virus is not prevented on time.
* According to professor Derar, in an interview yesterday with Ennahar, Algeria recorded during the last days the return of swine influenza virus, dozens of cases have been identified and the spread of this virus may increase in suitable conditions of this season. The virus spreads quickly in the cold and damp.
* He also stresses the need to protect vulnerable groups against the virus, particularly with regard to the chronically ill who are the most vulnerable, children between the age of six months and five years and the elderly.
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* The Ministry of Health has recorded 619 cases in Algeria since December 3, 2009, recording date of the first cases in the country, including 57 deaths in January 17, 2010.
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* Ennahar / Dalila Belkheir
http://www.ennaharonline.com/en/news/5616.html