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Twelve patients in therapy for IRA
1 FotoDr. Luis Torres
Dr. Luis Torres, coordinator of the contingency plan for respiratory infections (ARI) in the Social Security Institute (IPS), described as "alarming" increase in cases following the drop in temperatures. The physician said that the Central Hospital of hospital inpatient records about 25, most in the area of pediatrics. Of those affected, six children and six adults, including a pregnant woman, are in intensive care units.
Only one of these cases, intensive care, was confirmed as H1N1 influenza and corresponds to an 8 year old girl, originally from Caazap?, which remains in stable condition.
Torres called on all citizens to take measures to prevent influenza, because the cold helps the transmission of respiratory viruses.
The physician reminded IPS insured at the onset of symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, must rely on peripheral clinics. Tables are treated more severely in the Central Hospital of being.
Preventive measures
The preventive measures mentioned the need to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and wash hands frequently.
"Patients with influenza should avoid close contact with other people and healthy people should avoid being around people who are sick. The recommendation is to stay home if sick, so help prevent others from catching your illness, "said the professional.
He said the spread of respiratory germs occurs when a person touches something contaminated and then touches the eyes, nose or mouth.
Other preventive measures recommended are: getting enough sleep, physical activity, managing stress, drinking plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
According to the latest report from the Ministry of Public Health have confirmed 22 cases of H1N1 influenza, two of them fatal. July 13, 2010 21:00
Twelve patients in therapy for IRA
1 FotoDr. Luis Torres
Dr. Luis Torres, coordinator of the contingency plan for respiratory infections (ARI) in the Social Security Institute (IPS), described as "alarming" increase in cases following the drop in temperatures. The physician said that the Central Hospital of hospital inpatient records about 25, most in the area of pediatrics. Of those affected, six children and six adults, including a pregnant woman, are in intensive care units.
Only one of these cases, intensive care, was confirmed as H1N1 influenza and corresponds to an 8 year old girl, originally from Caazap?, which remains in stable condition.
Torres called on all citizens to take measures to prevent influenza, because the cold helps the transmission of respiratory viruses.
The physician reminded IPS insured at the onset of symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, must rely on peripheral clinics. Tables are treated more severely in the Central Hospital of being.
Preventive measures
The preventive measures mentioned the need to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and wash hands frequently.
"Patients with influenza should avoid close contact with other people and healthy people should avoid being around people who are sick. The recommendation is to stay home if sick, so help prevent others from catching your illness, "said the professional.
He said the spread of respiratory germs occurs when a person touches something contaminated and then touches the eyes, nose or mouth.
Other preventive measures recommended are: getting enough sleep, physical activity, managing stress, drinking plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
According to the latest report from the Ministry of Public Health have confirmed 22 cases of H1N1 influenza, two of them fatal. July 13, 2010 21:00