Re: Rio Grande do Sul confirms 4th death from H1N1 influenza in the state
Re: Rio Grande do Sul confirms 4th death from H1N1 influenza in the state
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RS: killed by swine flu did not care and are isolated cases
June 17, 2011 ? 18h08 ? updated at 19:20
The Ministry of Health has distributed more than 30 million doses of vaccine to states and municipalities in 2011 during the vaccination campaign, which was attended by the President Rousseff (PT)
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MAURICIO TONETTO
Direct Porto Alegre
Only state in Brazil to register swine flu deaths in 2011, Rio Grande do Sul has 217 reports of suspected disease, with 11 deaths and four confirmations.On Friday, two more women were diagnosed with the disease and are hospitalized but not at risk of life.The latest death was a baby of 10 months, on June 8.For the Secretary of Health of the State, Cyrus Simoni, victims no longer cared and deaths are isolated cases.He pulled the alarm.
"There were isolated cases and certainly no cause for alarm. We take all measures necessary to prevent an epidemic and continue providing vaccines to those who fall in the risk group (elderly, pregnant women, children 6 months to 2 years of age, indigenous and health professionals), and chronically ill, who should be immunized, "said Cyrus.
As the Ministry of Health, Rio Grande do Sul did not reach the goal of vaccination in 2011, set at 80% for people in risk group, being the rate of 78%.The guidance is that the state continue vaccinating, but she also noted that Cyrus, for this we need help from other states."We received 100 000 doses of the ministry on Thursday, and we have an inventory with the help of Par?, for example, and Alagoas, who have surplus vaccine," he said.
As the swine flu virus was under control after the 2009 pandemic, where 2,051 people died from the disease in the country, the Ministry of Health would not provide more specific vaccines for the H1N1 influenza virus."There is now a pandemic, therefore, vaccination against influenza is normal, which is included in swine. We are aware and watching, but the situation is under control," said a spokesperson for the ministry.
Confirmed cases in Acre
In addition to Rio Grande do Sul, the only state with confirmed cases of swine flu in 2011 is the Acre, with 19 patients, all without gravity.Last year, 104 deaths were registered in Brazil."In 2010, vaccinate 90 million people and drastically reduced the cases. The swine flu ended up having a behavior so common flu vaccine this year is the flu, but people should still be immunized," said ministry.
Swine flu
The flu that became popularly known as flu is a respiratory disease caused by influenza virus A (H1N1), which represents the rearrangement of four strains: two pigs, an avian and a human.First detected in Mexico in April 2009, in a few days it reached the United States, Canada, Spain, England and several other countries, including Brazil.In June 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the alert level for pandemic influenza A six-phase, indicating widespread transmission in at least two continents.
The symptoms of swine are similar to the flu, but more acute.According to the Ministry of Health, the infected patient usually has a sudden fever above 38 ? C, cough, headache, muscle and joints and respiratory problems.Symptoms usually begin within three to seven days after contact with the virus.
The flu is contracted only by air, from person to person primarily through coughing or sneezing and contact with respiratory secretions of infected people, especially indoors.Recommended treatment with the antiviral drug Tamiflu, which contains oseltamivir substance already used against bird flu.Indicated by the WHO, the drug is available in public to be used only for medical reasons, from a defined protocol.
In 2010, specific vaccines were distributed to the swine influenza virus in several countries.In 2011, with the spread of the virus under control, the Brazilian government has distributed vaccines for normal flu.They are especially indicated for those who fall in the risk group (elderly, pregnant women, children 6 months to 2 years of age, and indigenous health professionals).
Although the WHO has announced a pandemic virus, officials said the new flu is very lethal and, like the common variation, the deaths are often associated with other diseases or weaknesses of the infected person.In 2009, 2,051 died from the flu in Brazil.In 2010, the number dropped to 104.
s other cases are as follows :1-boy one year, living in Gravesend and hospitalized in Porto Alegre, 2-Boy 16 years, residents and interns in Pelotas ; 3-Man 43 years, residing in Jaguar?o and interned in Pelotas, 4-Man 40 years, residents and interns in Santa Cruz do Sul, 5-Wife of 45 years, residents and interns in Santa Cruz do Sul 2011 so far have been reported 886 suspected cases of the disease, among which 70 were confirmed (including 9 deaths), 751 dropped and 65 remain in investiga??o.A SES / RS regrets the occurrence of a new death from the flu, but clarifies that the situation remains under control, since the number of cases follows much lower than in 2009. That year, at the same time, had been 1,256 confirmed cases of the disease with 153 deaths.In addition, other respiratory viruses are circulating with greater intensity, such as seasonal influenza A virus and respiratory syncytial virus.