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http://www.elnuevodia.com/pesquisaenescuelaporcasosdeinfluenza-868876.html
Spanish to English translation
January 20, 2011
9:43 a.m.
Research school for cases of influenza
Health says there is only one confirmed, but insists that the school community are aware
For Aurora Rivera Arguinzoni
Health officials moved yesterday to Sandín Angel Middle School in Vega Baja, where he had reported a warning of possible influenza outbreak after allegedly 17 people showed symptoms of the disease.
However, the accounts given to The New Day by several representatives of the school community in contrast to the analysis of the State Epidemiologist, Dr. Carmen Deseda, who said that four suspected cases detected as of yesterday, only one had been confirmed by laboratory testing for influenza B.
"We have four teachers who have a clinical diagnosis of influenza. Of these people only have confirmed evidence of influenza type B and left, "the official said the Health Department yesterday afternoon, after visiting the school.
The physician explained that this morning was expected to be ready laboratory tests that would confirm whether the other three were indeed cases of influenza, and what type. He stressed that although all tested positive for influenza, would not mean that there is an outbreak. "In reviewing the Arecibo region found no levels above expectations for the season," he said.
Neither is expected to be cases of H1N1 influenza since, according to Deseda, since last June not reported this type of influenza on the island
What remains a mystery to the officers is what happened to the other 13 people reported sick at school these days Angel Sandin, including one of its two directors and a concierge. It has also been reported that a ninth grade student is hospitalized.
"The other 13 have been other situations, gastrointestinal conditions, other things that have to do (with a possible influenza). Education is waiting for information, "said Deseda.
At least 11 cases were reconfirmed by the mother again last night Maraida Sepúlveda. He said a telephone survey among parents and teachers as well as reflected. It is possible that the official notification by a medical certificate has not yet come to school. For example, yesterday morning, the teacher of School Health, Ramon Burgos, said he had received a diagnosis of flu and reporting it to school, although at that time had not been able to get a medical certificate to the campus.
It is expected that around 11:00 am today Health staff and the Department of Education made the third visit in less than 24 hours at the school to address this situation. Deseda announced that it intends to investigate why the teachers affected by influenza are not vaccinated against the disease, which is not compulsory but are encouraged to be in contact with many children.
"I wish it were compulsory (influenza vaccine)! Compulsory if we would not have these problems. The vaccine is available (and covers three types of virus), but not vaccinated and this once again confirms the importance of vaccination, especially in these people that are in contact with many people around, "said the Epidemiologist State.
He explained that to prevent infections with influenza is recommended to follow basic hygiene measures like hand washing, but does not believe there is a link with poor hygiene of the school, which parents and teachers have complained. "It is from person to person infection," he said.
http://www.elnuevodia.com/pesquisaenescuelaporcasosdeinfluenza-868876.html
Spanish to English translation
January 20, 2011
9:43 a.m.
Research school for cases of influenza
Health says there is only one confirmed, but insists that the school community are aware
For Aurora Rivera Arguinzoni
Health officials moved yesterday to Sandín Angel Middle School in Vega Baja, where he had reported a warning of possible influenza outbreak after allegedly 17 people showed symptoms of the disease.
However, the accounts given to The New Day by several representatives of the school community in contrast to the analysis of the State Epidemiologist, Dr. Carmen Deseda, who said that four suspected cases detected as of yesterday, only one had been confirmed by laboratory testing for influenza B.
"We have four teachers who have a clinical diagnosis of influenza. Of these people only have confirmed evidence of influenza type B and left, "the official said the Health Department yesterday afternoon, after visiting the school.
The physician explained that this morning was expected to be ready laboratory tests that would confirm whether the other three were indeed cases of influenza, and what type. He stressed that although all tested positive for influenza, would not mean that there is an outbreak. "In reviewing the Arecibo region found no levels above expectations for the season," he said.
Neither is expected to be cases of H1N1 influenza since, according to Deseda, since last June not reported this type of influenza on the island
What remains a mystery to the officers is what happened to the other 13 people reported sick at school these days Angel Sandin, including one of its two directors and a concierge. It has also been reported that a ninth grade student is hospitalized.
"The other 13 have been other situations, gastrointestinal conditions, other things that have to do (with a possible influenza). Education is waiting for information, "said Deseda.
At least 11 cases were reconfirmed by the mother again last night Maraida Sepúlveda. He said a telephone survey among parents and teachers as well as reflected. It is possible that the official notification by a medical certificate has not yet come to school. For example, yesterday morning, the teacher of School Health, Ramon Burgos, said he had received a diagnosis of flu and reporting it to school, although at that time had not been able to get a medical certificate to the campus.
It is expected that around 11:00 am today Health staff and the Department of Education made the third visit in less than 24 hours at the school to address this situation. Deseda announced that it intends to investigate why the teachers affected by influenza are not vaccinated against the disease, which is not compulsory but are encouraged to be in contact with many children.
"I wish it were compulsory (influenza vaccine)! Compulsory if we would not have these problems. The vaccine is available (and covers three types of virus), but not vaccinated and this once again confirms the importance of vaccination, especially in these people that are in contact with many people around, "said the Epidemiologist State.
He explained that to prevent infections with influenza is recommended to follow basic hygiene measures like hand washing, but does not believe there is a link with poor hygiene of the school, which parents and teachers have complained. "It is from person to person infection," he said.
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