Argentina: 20 deaths from flu in Santa F?

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During 2013, 23 provinces reported cases studied for respiratory viruses. The provinces that reported the largest number of patients studied were autonomous city of Buenos Aires (CABA), Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Tucuman.



In the territory of Santa Fe, according to data published on the integrated surveillance newsletter - up to epidemiological week no. 23 - 38 cases of influenza were reported. Of the total, 12 are influenza H1N1 (influenza A); 16 were of the H3N2 type; three Influenza b; and there are seven influenza A without subtipificar.

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In dialogue with daily one, Andrea Uboldi, provincial director of prevention and health promotion, said that 'one reports that there are influenza, then have to examine whether it is A or B and within A must see what varieties there are. Some remain to be categorized and sent to the (national reference laboratory, Carlos g. respiratory viruses service.) Malbr?n'. This information is used for the production of new vaccines in the next year.

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Re: Argentina: 38 positive for influenza in Santa F?

Two deaths from influenza A in Santa Fe

SANTA FE-the first two fatalities by the virus of influenza A in this province were confirmed today by the provincial Ministry of health. There are also other detected 10 cases, but under the control of the health authorities. As explained, in the case of Santa Fe no victims were vaccinated in spite of present risk factors. Both people had been treated in private clinics. One of them was infected with the H1N1 strain; and the other with the H3N2. Still there were not the identities of the victims. The provincial director for the promotion and protection of the health, Andrea Uboldi, insisted on the special protection of children under 2, pregnant women, chronic pulmonary patients and older adults or immunocompromised. 'We have in the province wide circulation of influenza,' said the official.

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Re: Argentina: 2 deaths and 38 positive for influenza in Santa F?

Another died from influenza A in Santa Fe

One person was killed by influenza A in Santa Fe, where a fatality was also recorded by another type of flu, while a child who attends a Buenos Aires Marines garden and a pregnant woman in San Juan, who had received the vaccine, they were diagnosed by the way a.

influenza A in Santa Fe death rose to 15 deaths resulting from the disease so far in 2013 in the countrywhere five took place in Cordoba Province that has in study two deaths reported on June 12 in Rio Cuarto, seven in Buenos Aires province and two in Capital Federal.La Director of promotion and protection of the health of the province of Santa Fe, Andrea Uboldi, said that flu deaths were affected by two people who had not received the vaccine, which this year protects against influenza A H1N1, H3N2 and B. 'laboratory report reported on a case of H1N1 and other H3N2 viral isolation', said the official with respect to deceased persons, and said that there is 'a wide circulation of flu' in the province.The official said that in the centers health provincial 'only are studied patients in the context of surveillance of laboratory to be evaluated' each case and said that 'in the context of the 2013 winter campaign continues applied trivalent influenza vaccine with protection for H1N1 H3N2 B'.'Doses reported in the computer systems of the centres of primary care (Sicap) correspond to a total of 153.668, representing a coverage of 50% of the target population ', said santafesina officer.In this regard, he said that 'all those who have the indication of vaccination for belonging to groups at risk and have not yet done so are guaranteed free of charge protection and they can approach your nearest health centre'.

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Re: Argentina: 3 deaths and 38 positive for influenza in Santa F?

They confirm death of a man by influenza A in Reconquista

It is man of 62 which was derived from the city of Villa Ocampo. It is the first late in the Reconquista node. In the province, officially the victims added 12.

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the past July 3, a 62-year-old man, had been derived from the city of Villa Ocampo to the Central Hospital 'Olga Stucky Rizzi' of reconquest. A week later, the person died.

One of those responsible for the health of the Reconquista node, the Bioq. Ra?l Medina, confirmed to dawn RADIO that 'there is a deceased, no one knows if for cause of influenza A, but if that was the same carrier'. 'Initially - he continued - came the result that was flu, without the corresponding definition, and now, this week, we got the confirmation that was one of the strains of the influenza A H1N1'.'

Is the first deceased for this illness in the Reconquista node ' indicated the official and professional doctor.

http://radioamanecer.com.ar/17223/confirman-fallecimiento-de-un-hombre-por-gripe-a-en-reconquista/

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Re: Argentina: 4 deaths and 38 positive for influenza in Santa F?

Influenza A: died in Rosario, a woman who was hospitalized as a patient of risk

A 66-year-old woman died today as a result of the flu in Rosario. It is the second fatal case in the city and the number 20 in the province so far of the year. The victim was fatal a retiree who was interned as a patient's risk.



The new fatal victim was confirmed today by Julio Befani, director of epidemiology in the province of Santa Fe, who admitted that 'so far of the year in the province have died 20 people with influenza A H1N1 virus and in Rosario, two isolation'.



Befani also recalled that ' the virus is circulating in the province since the beginning of the year', at the time insisted with the need to get vaccinated, especially for those patients at risk, asked who will come to any province or municipal medical center.



In this regard, and even though he already spent part of the winter, those who still were not inoculated may do so and avoid contracting the disease.



Flu vaccine protects against three influenza virus H1N1 2009 virus, and other two viruses (viruses of influenza H3N2) and influenza B virus.



Between the patients who should be vaccinated because they are more exposed to disease health personnel; found pregnant and postpartum women; children 6 months to 2 years; children, adolescents, and adults over the age of 2; under 64 years with some prescription risk factor; and older than 65 years.

http://www.lacapital.com.ar/la-ciudad/Gripe-A-fallecio-en-Rosario-una-mujer-que-estaba-internada-como-paciente-de-riesgo-20130802-0072.html

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Re: Argentina: 5 deaths and 38 positive for influenza in Santa F?

Santa Fe: a woman died and amount to 20 victims by flu

A 66-year-old woman died in the Santa Fe city of influenza A Rosary, with what amounted to 20 people who died in the province of this virus.





The epidemiology director of Santa Fe, Julio Befani, confirmed the death of the woman, who was hospitalized in a facility such as patient risk.





'The virus is circulating in the province since the beginning of January,' said Befani, who recommended to the population at risk to get vaccinated against the flu.





Befani added: 'In Santa Fe in the year so far we have 20 people who have died with isolation of influenza A H1N1 virus and Rosario, two'.


This year flu vaccine protects against three virus of influenza, the virus 2009 H1N1, H3N2, and B.


Befani recalled that persons at risk that has to be vaccinated are health workers, pregnant women, children from 6 months to 2 years, major and minor with diabetes and other diseases and those older than 65 years. (NA)

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