Yucatan Cases

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WORLD: World health officials tackle swine flu challenges Posted 3:25 p.m.

By The Associated Press Thursday, July 02, 2009



CANCUN, Mexico ? Swine flu is running wild in the Southern Hemisphere and is spreading rapidly through Europe, with Britain projected to reach 100,000 daily cases by the end of August. The virus is even showing signs of rebounding in Mexico.

World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan and health ministers from around the globe huddled Thursday in Cancun for a two-day summit to design strategies for battling the pandemic. Nations attending include the United States, Canada, China, Britain and Brazil.

?As we see today, with well over 100 countries reporting cases, once a fully fit pandemic virus emerges, its further international spread is unstoppable,? Chan said during opening remarks.

Mexican officials wanted the meeting held in the Caribbean resort city of Cancun ? where tourism has plunged ? to highlight the country?s success in controlling its epidemic with a five-day national shutdown of schools and businesses in May.

The measures were applauded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and international health officials.

?Our presence here is an expression of confidence,? Chan said. ?Mexico is a safe, as well as a beautiful and warmly gracious, place to visit.?

But Mexico is starting to see an increase in swine flu cases in isolated areas. In southern Chiapas state and the state of Yucatan ? adjacent to Quintana Roo state, where Cancun is located ? cases have jumped more than 50 percent in a worrying sign that the country may see a resurgence, especially when its winter flu season begins in November.

In the space of a week ending Tuesday, the number of cases in Yucatan state jumped from 683 to 1,362, and in Chiapas from 492 to 1,079, Mexico?s Health Department said. During the same week, Quintana Roo reported 102 new cases.

Yucatan and Chiapas officials blamed the spike on outbreaks in schools, which they closed a few weeks early for summer break.

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Source: http://www.yucatan.com.mx/noticia.asp?cx=11$1051040000$4109376&f=20090706

Google translation:

A child of Pensions, the fourth died of influenza


By DAVID CHAN CAAMAL
Because the human influenza virus, a child of 5 years of age Pension neighbor, died as a result of the virus inform their relatives.

The desceso was recorded yesterday at the clinic in Merida, where the child remained hospitalized because of illness since last June 22. One complication of the disease caused the desceso.

The state government does not yet official cause of death was influenza.

In the Ministry of Health indicated that they have no knowledge of the death of the child.

With this desceso were already at least four deaths from the disease, despite the efforts of health authorities to state and federal counteract the disease.

Four of the Health Caravans are located in different parts of the city and special teams in the detection of evil through the town, mainly the area west resgistrado which has the largest number of positive cases and suspects.

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Source: http://www.poresto.net/ciudad/44124-...dos-en-yucatan

Jul
09
2009

Total deaths and 6 confirmed cases and 1.664 in the Yucatan


The state Health Department yesterday reported two more deaths from influenza, with a total of six people killed by this evil, in addition to being admitted 40 patients, of which seven are in critical condition.
The head of the agency, Alvaro Quijano Vivas, felt that the progression of influenza that has affected the public at large, at all levels and sectors, including health, have underestimated the extent of the disease.
He explained that the position will be a survey of public and private institutions that provide health services to identify and understand how they perceive the level of the problem and the diagnostic capabilities they have.
Dr. Quijano Vivas insisted that all citizens should maintain preventive measures and seek medical advice if any symptoms present, as in the cases identified as positive has been found that came late to your treatment.
In fact, said that the two new deaths is found that there were delays in seeking medical care they required.
He commented that one of the deceased is a person of 40 years of age treated in a private health institution which was in critical condition for more than 10 days.
The other case is a woman of 21 years of age who received care at the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, in such detail that when he was hospitalized eight days wore in acute flu without having gone to the doctor. After 72 hours of internee died.
Of the 40 patients, 23 are at IMSS clinics, six in Augustine O `Horan and 11 in private clinics.
He also noted that 446 thousand of positive cases against them in four days was found for 218 cases recorded as of yesterday a total of 664 thousand.
He explained that these cases are obtained from the updated data for patients identified as ambulatory and hospitalized and the remaining samples of the weekend.
By insisting on preventive measures that have to maintain the population, he stressed that dissemination activities will also continue, but insisted that the disease is underestimated by the people.
-The people hear the messages and recommendations, but does little to implement them and the government can not put a gun to the head of every citizen to force it to implement measures that are required, he added.
He argued that what will from now the Ministry of Health is an evaluation survey at public and private health sector to understand whether they are aware of the dimension of the problem and to identify the diagnostic capabilities of medical personnel in general.
(My Cob? Rafael)

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AH1N1 resurgence of virus in Yucatan
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To prevent the number of those infected continue to rise during the summer holidays the state government implemented a massive information campaign, through perifoneo, sharing and dissemination of antibacterial gel symptoms. / Photo: Ministry of Health

SIPSA-News
Publication Date:
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:51:00

The cases of human influenza AH1N1 been "fired" a few days of the start of summer vacation, Yucatan shows a dangerous resurgence of the virus a day, the federal Health Secretariat (SSA) between 50 and 100 confirmed cases. It is expected that in the winter season the situation becomes complicated if you do not take appropriate preventive measures.

According to the maps virtual Epidemiological Surveillance System of the State, north of M?rida is the most affected with the strain, this is because there is a greater concentration of people who go to the doctor more often.

Until last Tuesday, 466 thousand had been confirmed cases on Wednesday, the figure rose to 664 thousand cases and to the court records yesterday that SSA sent to the Secretariat of Health (SSE) at 15: 00 hours, the number was still increasing, with 712 thousand infections.

Furthermore, it was reported 30 to 40 suspected cases occurred a day and two more deaths, bringing the total six deaths in the Yucatan as a result of the influenza virus, while there are 53 carriers of the virus who are hospitalized.

To prevent the number of those infected continue to rise during the summer holidays the state government implemented a massive information campaign, through perifoneo, sharing and dissemination of antibacterial gel symptoms.

The main point of sharing information is in the port of Progreso, where from morning until the holiday distributed about 20 thousand information packs containing two envelopes of antibacterial gel each.

It is noted that it was sent to print 300 thousand flyers will be distributed with the support of the Youth Secretariat of State (Sejuve) in the state, principally in M?rida.

"Yes, there is a resurgence, this happens in the Southeast, especially in Chiapas and Yucat?n; deduce which was due to the relaxation of preventive measures, climate change and the free movement of active cases of people coming from other states" , said the secretary of Health, Vivas Alvaro Quijano.

He said that, as the World Health Organization (WHO), after regrowth, entering an endemic phase, ie there will always be cases, but also subsequent regrowth at each station.

"Probably we are going now, but we expect a resurgence in the winter season from October to December, so we ask to take precautions because this time the virus circulating seasonal, which makes it, of influenza and dengue and can complicate the situation, "he said.

To not forget

As part of the awareness campaign was started to spread through radio spots and television a number of messages directed to children, using characters from Sesame Street.

The aim is that people do not forget the preventive measures to counteract the virus, because starting in October is likely a new resurgence.

They called for strengthening hygiene habits like washing hands frequently and not to busy places.

Create virtual map of contagion

The Epidemiological Surveillance System state is updated every five minutes to reports of human influenza that occur in the 136 units distributed in the state, as well as 30 brigades that are in the three health jurisdictions.

Through Internet phones, specialists in the various units send data confirmed or suspected cases with the necessary information to the monitoring system, which is updated every five minutes and recording data on a virtual map in where doctors identified the affected areas.

This system works temporarily in the building of the Ministry of Health (SSE) in the Epidemiological Intelligence Unit, while the project is designed to build a building, in which data can be sent to be working in the Mesoamericano Institute of Public Health which took office.

For now, Yucat?n not come within the Meso-American, as it lacks adequate infrastructure, but when ready the building for which the land is already located on the road to progress, in what is called the Unity of Sciences, may begin work.

In response, Yucat?n involved with the institute through the training because the epidemiologists to experts in influenza, they can contribute their knowledge to their counterparts in Central America.

With respect to the investment that was announced in May that the state would receive from the association of Bill Gates and Carlos Slim to the creation of the Regional Intelligence Center for Disaster and Emergency Health authorities noted that still stands.

Indicated that working with the Autonomous University of Yucatan (UADY), the ESS, with the University of Colorado and through them with foundations Bill Gates and Carlos Slim Carso Foundation.

It is a virtual institute, which includes the South-Southeast region, will provide information through a satellite software to the appropriate bodies to take preventive measures before any type of disease, poison or a natural disaster.

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Source: http://www.poresto.net/ciudad/44664-ya-suman-1834
Sum 1.834

[The positive cases that are publicized on a daily basis does not mean that day have been infected as the tests are pending on samples from days overdue .- (Robe)]

Positive cases that are publicized on a daily basis does not mean that day have been infected as the tests are pending on samples from days overdue .- (Robe)
76 new confirmed cases of influenza in Yucatan

The state Health Department reported yesterday afternoon, the confirmation of 76 new positive cases of human influenza, so they will join 834 thousand in the Yucatan.
In press release, the state agency said that it is not any more patients died from the disease, which means they are kept in six people who died here that evil.
Until last Thursday, the records showed a total of 712 thousand people with human influenza, on Friday joined 46 more to reach 758 mil Saturday and yesterday the figure rose to 76 in a total of 834 thousand.
The last report of the Ministry of Health indicated that there were eight major hospitals are still in delicate condition and in constant observation.
It should be noted that the positive cases that are publicized on a daily basis does not mean that day have been infected as the tests are pending on samples of days overdue.
The recommendations of the unit are the same: Do not let our guard down in prevention measures and see a doctor within the first 48 hours when they have symptoms of the disease since the late attention can be fatal.
(My Cob? Rafael)

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Source: http://rotativo.com.mx/nacionales/su...,33,16716,html

Google translation:

INFLUENZA

Added 840 thousand cases of human influenza in Yucatan


Monday July 13 2009, updated 9 minutes ago

M?rida, Yuc., 13 Jul 09.-The Ministry of Health in the state reported Monday that up to be 840 thousand was aware of human suffering from influenza and that the reporting officer was killed and six were awaiting the outcome of two deceased persons whose cause could be more this disease.

They reiterated that have been extremely careful to avoid the contagion spread during this holiday season.

Meanwhile, stressed the need to take precautions to avoid alarm but especially among minors, and taken precautionary measures for the disease is not out of control.

Until last weekend, reports were of 780 thousand cases and at the beginning of this week there were 80 cases of which 53 remain hospitalized and the others are safe.

The Secretary of Health, Vivas Alvaro Quijano asked people to apply preventive measures and avoid self if you have flu symptoms and discomforts typical of the human influenza. "We have to consult and testing to avoid risks," said the doctor.

It was also reported that public-sector clinics as IMSS and ISSSTE are working in concert with the Ministry of Health and private clinics and private instruction must immediately report suspected cases of human influenza.

Although unofficial versions that came the list of six deaths due to join the two other people, including a child under five years, the Health Ministry said that nothing is official, because they are waiting for the results to confirm or exclude that these deaths were due to H1N1 virus.

Also, the Health Ministry said that the rainy season and climate change could impact the number of cases of respiratory diseases which should take special care and consultation to prevent further risk. EL UNIVERSAL

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Source: http://www.tribunacampeche.com/index...lana&Itemid=43


Increased deaths from influenza A

There are 46 hospitals and three in critical condition

The number of deaths from influenza may increase in the coming hours, as at least three people are very serious in hospitals in Merida and 46 remain in hospital awaiting treatment effect against the virus.
The State Secretary of Health, Vivas Alvaro Quijano, noted that to date have confirmed six deaths due to A H1N1, and the number of infected individuals increased to 846 thousand.

"There is likely to increase the number of dead on Saturday, eight patients had severe, five are stable now, but three are still in very serious condition almost critical," he said.

"The last 24 hours the increase in cases was minimal, but as you can keep down may have an increase, it all depends on the actions of the people," he emphasized.

Although officially only recognizes the six fatalities, the official said that neither is possible that the two deaths that occurred last weekend had been for that disease.

"So far we already have 846 thousand cases of influenza and although there were six deaths and two more we have to continue with an administrative mechanism of the Security Committee," he said.

While at first these people were detected H1N1 virus, he added, taken tests which are sent to Mexico after receiving the response is up to the platform and made official.

He added that the case of a child treated at the Hospital Mexico-Korea was asthmatic and arrived with flu, so it may be that asthma is complicated by the disease.

In one case the clinic M?rida are awaiting the information if the patient already had an aggravating factor that was compounded with the virus and that is why we must make the steps above before you make it official.

"The number of deaths could rise as so far there are 46 cases of influenza in hospital and three of these are very delicate state of health and their prognosis is reserved," he insisted.

"By the time the increase of cases was low because there were 12 new infections, and if that figure stays we could say that there is stability," he said.

"For the sick we can not restrict our daily lives with the virus, which is here to stay, but if we can be aware and take steps, as if we have some cold symptoms or to abstain from attending to the beach and protect yourself and to avoid getting our own, in addition to taking measures that are broadcast daily in the media, "he said.

AGGRAVATING

The official cautioned that there are a number of aggravating that condition the death of infected persons, such as obesity, diabetes, lung problems, smoking and cardiovascular problems, and malnutrition which can cause severe complications.

"The other factor is the initiation of inappropriate treatment and delay appropriate treatment, so we should not let our guard down because the flu can be lethal in some specific cases," he warned.

Merida has mentioned that 85 percent of the confirmed cases, followed by Valladolid, Progreso, San Felipe, the latter warning, because the 13 patients represent a significant proportion to the number of locals.

"So far there are nine municipalities affected by the virus with very small numbers, the largest average age is between 19 and 30 years of age and most cases are concentrated in the capital city," he said.

"We have strengthened many preventive measures as radio spots, billboards and messages via cell phone to sensitize the people, but the important thing is to have public awareness, protect themselves and those around us," he said.

"There are sufficient treatment to meet the people, but if private assistance will be channeled to the state Health Department to discuss the cases and not to complicate the treatment, because if we were not adequately reported in that someone infected treatment we can get for free eventually cause more infections, "he concluded.

Paal BAXAL

Meanwhile, Gov. Ivonne Ortega Pacheco reported that analysis is the realization of the summer course "Baxal Paal," which could be carried out at the end of this month, if not increase further outbreaks of influenza.

"I do not want to discard the whole realization of the Paal Baxal, but look very deeply into the decision to do," he said.

"We have spoken with and epidemiologists say that in these times of more rainfall and lower temperatures this may be a factor in increasing the influenza infection," he said.

He added, the virus could be found in the environment, but if you can make at the end of July or the first week of August, the event and what we will know in advance, "he said.

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Source: http://www.poresto.net/ciudad/45034-...ana-en-yucatan



Jul
14
2009

Fear most human deaths from influenza in Yucatan

And add 1.846 cases

The State Secretary of Health, Vivas Alvaro Quijano, reported yesterday that 846 thousand of the total cases of human influenza in Yucatan, at the moment 46 are hospitalized, three of which are serious, "able to die."
At a press conference, the official reiterated that until yesterday had only been officially confirmed the death of six people, because they have not yet been certified that the influenza that killed the two who died over the weekend between them in a smaller hospital in the Mexico-Korea Friendship.

Quijano Vivas said that other patients who have serious influenza in hospitals have come forward and some are sensitive, and some other more stable and discharged.
He said that in the last 24 hours reported 1.846 cases of human influenza positive in both public and private institutions, but this is not definitive, because the behavior of the disease is related to measures of self, both individually and collectively.
"We have confirmed six deaths, during the weekend occurred two to be analyzed in the Safety Committee, since before doing so it has a formal administrative procedure and that the National Institute of Epidemiological Reference to confirm it," said .
He insisted that society must care for their health in their daily work, because as it is difficult to restrict the daily total isolation in our homes, "the important thing is to have public awareness, protect themselves and people around us, what sense? If we have a respiratory illness, as stay at home, forget about the holidays, ask for permission to work with full responsibility for going to the doctor. But if you feel healthy and decides to have fun, to take all preventive measures such as washing hands, not to go to closed sites with an excess of people, if you sneeze properly covered, among others.
He said the positive cases and thus may increase to the bottom, but "everything depends on the work of the health sector and the actions of the people."
(Rafael G?mez Chi)

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Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/07/23/452339

Suman 12 human deaths from influenza in Yucatan
July 23, 2009 - 18:04 --

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M?rida, 23 Jul (Notimex) .- The State Secretary of Health, Vivas Alvaro Augusto Quijano reported that the total number of deaths associated with influenza A H1N1 rose to 12 in the Yucatan, from the onset of the disease in April.

Also the chief health coordinator in the state revealed that the number of laboratory confirmed cases also rose from 16 thousand two cases by July 20 of last year, two 60 thousand today.

He indicated that the increase in the number of deaths occurred after evaluating several suspected cases, and the State Committee for Epidemiological Surveillance (CEVE) noted that only four were due to this disease, so that the figure fell from eight to 12 deaths .

Quijano Vivas revealed that these deaths are associated with patients who had disease aggregate, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, factors that influence severely the state of his health. "

The president of the State Security in Health (CESS) stressed that it is therefore of vital importance to maintain preventive measures, such as frequent hand washing and sneezing etiquette or the inside of the elbow.

"Let us not forget that influenza is a disease that responds to time is usually curable, so any symptoms of respiratory disease, go immediately to the nearest health unit," he said.

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Source: http://www.yucatan.com.mx/noticia.asp?cx=51$1401010900$4123251&f=20090726

A suspicious death in Motul
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8:17 p.m.

MOTUL .- Although officially the death of E.A.M. 21 years of age was due to pneumonia, the city has unleashed a strong rumor that the last condition was a result of influenza virus type A.

The version has also been mentioned by some relatives of the unfortunate couple.

During the funeral of the girl, who was the mother of a baby just a few months, it said 15 days ago began to suffer a heavy cough and, despite the insistence of his family to go to doctor, he refused.

The respiratory ailment E.A.M. worsened last week and had to be admitted to a hospital in Merida.
ISSSTE clinic in the capital of Yucatan was diagnosed at the young 'principle of asthma. " He was vaporized and sent back to her home because no fever.

On Tuesday 21, had cough and expel the blood and so was taken to hospital Star Medical M?rida. In this place he took some x-rays and doctors saw a fluid in his lungs and thus diagnosed pneumonia. He was admitted to the ISSSTE where he finally died.

The strange case of, say people who learned of the death, is that doctors recommended the institution of the family that the body is cremated.

The incineration took place yesterday, after the wake.
Rumors that E.A.M. died of influenza reached the ears of the municipal health director, Dr. Leonel tepals Lazarus, who gave the state authorities investigate the death and then give an official information.

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Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/07/28/455489

Google translation:
Suman 2.230 cases of human influenza in Yucatan
Today 15:25 --

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M?rida, 28 Jul (Notimex) .- The Federal Ministry of Health reported that the number of confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) in Yucatan totaled 230 thousand two, until last July 25 with a total of 12 deaths.

In a report, the unit that keeps the Yucatan for a couple of weeks, the second national cases, down from Chiapas to two thousand reported cases and 667 above the Federal District, with two thousand 176.

In this regard, the Ministry of Health reported on the eve of the Yucatan at the time that only 126 thousand have registered two cases, ie less than 104 reports of similar federal and July 25.

Around the national scene, the confirmed cases to July 25 in the country amounting to 15 thousand 727, with a total of 141 deaths, only one more than the last report of the past 23 days.

The most affected region is the southeast, as the fifth position of incidence is for Tabasco, Veracruz with 817 patients and the sixth, with 752, in addition to the four 897 thousand reported in Chiapas and Yucat?n.

On the number of deaths, they add up throughout the country, 141 of them, 25 deaths have been in Chiapas and Yucat?n.

The 70.7 percent of people who have died with ages ranging from 20 to 54 years, ie in full stage production, and is a percentage equal to the number of people dead according to their sex.

In turn, 60.7 pathological background of the people affected by the virus are to smoking (26.4 percent) and metabolic disorders such as obesity (34.7 percent).

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Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/08/04/460755

Reported decline in patients hospitalized with influenza enYucat?n
August 04, 2009 - 16:26 --

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M?rida, Aug 4 (Reuters) .- The State Secretary of Health, Vivas Alvaro Quijano, noted that the number of patients hospitalized with influenza A virus H1N1 has dropped significantly, from 60 to only 32 cases in this week.

He said that according to new guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) figures indicate that the disease impact on the population is down to only four patients reported severe, earlier when the average was 11 cases per week.

Regarding the cumulative figures, said that they fall into two thousand 500 cases, 12 patients died, however in the coming days will be reviewed with symptoms associated with the deaths to determine if it was wrong for that reason.

Revealed that 98 percent of patients to which the cumulative figure is already at home and enjoys good health, "only 32 people were hospitalized and four serious cases."

On another subject, confident that at the next extraordinary meeting of the National Health Council to be held the next 7 days and in which the subject is inherently virus H1N1, will address the issue of vaccines.

"Hopefully soon we will have the resources and tools to increase before the next winter season," he said.

In addition, in support of health advocates, who seek not only cases of influenza, but will fight with preventive measures against dengue.

He added that schools also implemented measures to improve infrastructure in schools and cleaning works are undertaken by state government.

But playing to parents and teachers, like children, the responsibility to implement appropriate hygiene measures to prevent the contagion of evil.

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Re: Yucatan CasesDisturbing rise in the number of cases of human influenza /

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They fear that another wave came and

Disturbing rise in the number of cases of human influenza



11/09/2009
MEXICO (El Universal) .- Mexico may have been introduced by the second wave of infections of avian AH1N1, after the National Epidemiology System detected a surge of cases in some states has already led to the suspension of academic activities, recognized Yesterday Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos.
In San Luis Potosi, where he attended the XI Ordinary Meeting of the National Health Council, said on Wednesday received the report of an outbreak in Sinaloa, where he closed 14 schools, but for now the only students affected are young and none is reported serious, except for a small child.

For the increase in cases of human influenza, the education sector authorities suspended classes in schools in Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California Sur, Quintana Roo, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas and Guerrero.

In these entities called for parents to establish "health filter" to prevent contagion risks or chains.

In Sinaloa, the education authorities suspended classes in 29 public and private schools, by increasing frame associated with influenza virus AH1N1 among students.

The Autonomous University of Sinaloa suspended classes in high schools and colleges, such as Accounts and Administration.

The Secretary for Education and Culture of Sonora, Victor Mario Gami?o Casillas said seven schools have suspended classes in the detection of positive cases of human influenza.

He said that the municipality of Puerto Pe?asco is most affected, with six campuses will not have activities until Monday.

In Guerrero, the education secretary, Jos? Luis Gonz?lez de la Vega Otero, confirmed that there are three basic education schools closed in the downtown area, the Mountain region and Tierra Caliente.

"He stepped forward," The expected rebound in winter was ahead, said the president of the Health Committee in the Congress of Guerrero, Enrique Herrera Galvez, who urged the education authorities and parents to take precautions.

In Baja California Sur, the director of Basic Education in the State, Jos? Mar?a Avil?s Castro reported that an alert is generated in the education sector for cases of influenza A, which resulted in the deaths of two girls in Los Cabos.

Azueta Juan Carlos Cardenas, Secretary of Health of Quintana Roo, said the surveillance is maintained in schools.

The secretary of education in Nuevo Le?n, Jes?s Arias Rodriguez announced that a permanent operation was implemented on campus sanitation to prevent the spread of influenza AH1N1.

In Tamaulipas, the head of the health jurisdiction, Jaime Gutierrez, reported that the number of influenza patients rose to 80 during the week.

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Cases of dengue and influenza
In the Ministry of Health say that you will remain vigilant

10/11/2009

Cases of dengue, dengue hemorrhagic fever and influenza decreased in the Yucatan in the last fortnight announced yesterday Vivas Alvaro Quijano, Secretary of Health.

The official said the infuenza AH1N1 continues with a low profile in the state, and that there has been virtually no cases in Yucatan in the last two weeks, but not lower the guard.

With regard to dengue, said that while there are higher numbers on the number of cases compared to last year, if the public continues to work, and prevents the accumulation of water in your home, lower the number of people affected by the disease, as has happened in the past three weeks.

Currently in Yucatan 1.234 total reported cases of dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever 237.

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New virus alert (RSV)
The microbe is more aggressive than the influenza A-H1N1
14/11/2009

The Sixth International Pediatric Course, which concluded last night in this city, was the framework for disseminating the latest advances in the treatment of a viral disease that is not new and represents a risk to children under one year.

This is the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which is the main cause of respiratory infections in infants and in its most severe is more deadly than influenza virus type A H1N1.

The topic was addressed by Dr. Peter A. Stone, a specialist at Baylor College in Houston, with 120 doctors participating in the Yucatan refresher course.

By a sudden, the expert was unable to reach the interview with the Journal, but instead Dr. Omar Peraza Jose Llanes, president of the College of Paediatricians of Yucatan, provided information on RSV.

"The RSV is a paramoxivirus causing bronchiolitis in children under one year, attacks mainly premature babies and those with chronic lung disease or congenital heart disease," the specialist Yucatec.

"The picture deserves severe hospitalization and mortality rate is 2 to 5 percent -" the influenza is 2% "-. It is accompanied by increased temperature, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough and difficulty breathing.

"In Yucatan, there are no statistics of cases per year, but is known. RSV attacks when wet, especially in winter and early spring, "says Dr. Peraza.

The pediatrician said that there will cradle for evil - "that of the in-fluenza already have" - but you have antibodies to immunize and protect the children temporarily.
Specialists say that severe RSV disease may result in death, killing more babies due to the infection that causes influenza .- FELIX UCAN