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Prevention measures to prevent spread of flu
A man aged 29, native of Canton Chordeleg, was the first case of death from influenza A, reported in January. Less than a month later, on February 3, occurred the death of the infected quarter, a 54 year old woman, whose picture of hypertension, obesity, diabetes put her in a vulnerable situation.
Release Date: 02/07/2011 00:00
When the flu virus as H1N1 pandemic appeared in 2009, in the province of Azuay was, in principle, four cases, of whom two died later appeared six cases and three died.
That year, the fatality rate was 50 percent. Now, the fatality rate is 13 percent, we mortality to 0.42 percent and incidence of 3.27 percent. This situation led to the activation of the Emergency Committees provincial and cantonal that have remained active.
The health system set up isolation areas for patients with serious respiratory problems, while maintaining the areas of triage in hospitals and health centers, which make disease diagnosis.
In the regional hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso, from January until 1 February 5695 received patients in the triage area of the institution, of whom 168 had influenza-like cases, of the 51 patients who were hospitalized for diseases of respiratory failure 16 were confirmed with the H1N1 virus.
Prevention
Among the preventive measures that the Department of Health provides, the emphasis on avoiding self-medicate. If you have symptoms such as fever over 38.5 degrees, cough and sore throat, you should go immediately to the public health unit or private closer to home.
Among the basic preventive measures that people should keep are:
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after sneezing and contact with sick people. There is a way to do it (see diagram).
- If you sneeze, sneeze into the elbow, never your hands.
- Use disposable tissues and throw a plastic bag, do not greet you with your hand or kissing, do not spit on the floor, do not attend places of mass concentration.
- Ventilate and let in the sun at home and in all enclosed places, stay away from people who have respiratory infections.
- Eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A and C, like carrots, tomatoes, kiwi, papaya, guava, orange, etc.
- Also remember to exercise. Basin Walk program for a Healthy Life, coordinated by the Provincial Health Department seeks to encourage physical activity and avoiding idleness. Half hour walk is a determining factor in the fight against the evils that leads a sedentary lifestyle, in addition to physical activity reduced by 70 percent the risk of contracting the disease.
Vaccination prevents
The vaccine is applied in health care facilities prevent influenza A H1N1, A H3N2 and B (Brisbane). Inoculation, developed immunity reduces the chance of infection and severity of disease if infection occurs. Remember that you get vaccinated for influenza does not spread.
The vaccine is free and applies centers and subcenters of the 10 health areas in the province.
Expanded Immunization Program received 21,310 doses and 16,150 doses have been applied, so it appeals to people 65 and older who have not yet been vaccinated to come to the Health Unit nearest to your home and are protected from influenza by vaccination.
From February 8 restart the vaccination plan for people 65 and older and children less than five months. A week after the institution intends to extend this process to other groups considered vulnerable.
Spanish to English translation
Prevention measures to prevent spread of flu
A man aged 29, native of Canton Chordeleg, was the first case of death from influenza A, reported in January. Less than a month later, on February 3, occurred the death of the infected quarter, a 54 year old woman, whose picture of hypertension, obesity, diabetes put her in a vulnerable situation.
Release Date: 02/07/2011 00:00
When the flu virus as H1N1 pandemic appeared in 2009, in the province of Azuay was, in principle, four cases, of whom two died later appeared six cases and three died.
That year, the fatality rate was 50 percent. Now, the fatality rate is 13 percent, we mortality to 0.42 percent and incidence of 3.27 percent. This situation led to the activation of the Emergency Committees provincial and cantonal that have remained active.
The health system set up isolation areas for patients with serious respiratory problems, while maintaining the areas of triage in hospitals and health centers, which make disease diagnosis.
In the regional hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso, from January until 1 February 5695 received patients in the triage area of the institution, of whom 168 had influenza-like cases, of the 51 patients who were hospitalized for diseases of respiratory failure 16 were confirmed with the H1N1 virus.
Prevention
Among the preventive measures that the Department of Health provides, the emphasis on avoiding self-medicate. If you have symptoms such as fever over 38.5 degrees, cough and sore throat, you should go immediately to the public health unit or private closer to home.
Among the basic preventive measures that people should keep are:
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after sneezing and contact with sick people. There is a way to do it (see diagram).
- If you sneeze, sneeze into the elbow, never your hands.
- Use disposable tissues and throw a plastic bag, do not greet you with your hand or kissing, do not spit on the floor, do not attend places of mass concentration.
- Ventilate and let in the sun at home and in all enclosed places, stay away from people who have respiratory infections.
- Eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A and C, like carrots, tomatoes, kiwi, papaya, guava, orange, etc.
- Also remember to exercise. Basin Walk program for a Healthy Life, coordinated by the Provincial Health Department seeks to encourage physical activity and avoiding idleness. Half hour walk is a determining factor in the fight against the evils that leads a sedentary lifestyle, in addition to physical activity reduced by 70 percent the risk of contracting the disease.
Vaccination prevents
The vaccine is applied in health care facilities prevent influenza A H1N1, A H3N2 and B (Brisbane). Inoculation, developed immunity reduces the chance of infection and severity of disease if infection occurs. Remember that you get vaccinated for influenza does not spread.
The vaccine is free and applies centers and subcenters of the 10 health areas in the province.
Expanded Immunization Program received 21,310 doses and 16,150 doses have been applied, so it appeals to people 65 and older who have not yet been vaccinated to come to the Health Unit nearest to your home and are protected from influenza by vaccination.
From February 8 restart the vaccination plan for people 65 and older and children less than five months. A week after the institution intends to extend this process to other groups considered vulnerable.