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Reiterate the invitation to receive influenza vaccine
Health | Jalisco Health Secretariat | Influenza
We still see a dangerous curve in the increase of cases of influenza in the state.
In 2011, 31 cases are registered influenza seasonal type 23, four H1N1 and four type B human influenza
The SSJ has been advancing 12.8% 300 000 vaccine has been applied
Guadalajara, Jalisco (05/DIC/2011) .- The health sector has been applied in Jalisco 300 000 vaccines against influenza, which represents an increase of 21% in the state goal, which is one million 300 thousand biological. In spite that the population response to the vaccination plan remains low, there is still time to reach the goal. The Director of Public Health, the Health Ministry Jalisco (SSJ), Mario Marquez Amezcua, said the invitation is more emphasis for the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), because it just takes a 12.8% advance in the application of the vaccine. Within the incidence of the disease, the state agency reports that in so far year there are 31 cases of influenza, with 23 of the seasonal type, four of type B and four human influenza, better known as A H1N1. It should be noted that the groups most at risk for developing complications from infection with the virus influenza, are the senior citizens, children under five, pregnant women and patients with diabetes or hypertension, and other chronic degenerative diseases, so it is important to attend to receive the dose that corresponds to this winter . However, there is still a dangerous curve in the increase of cases of this virus in the state. On the other hand, the SSJ reported four more cases of dengue, so the state accumulated until the time comes to 165, of which 153 are of conventional type and 12 of the hemorrhagic type. Puerto Vallarta continues to be the municipality with the highest number of dengue infections, with 40 people affected, followed by Guadalajara, who accumulated 33 cases. Tomatl?n Township had 17 infections, while Tlaquepaque and Zapopan have 15 confirmed cases, respectivel