Turkey - H1N1- Epidemic declines - 656 deaths

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths - 93

Swine flu death toll at 93, ministry announces

If necessary agreements are signed with foreign investors, the production of vaccines can begin in Turkey. Health Minister Recep Akdağ said Turkey will pay an estimated TL 300 million in 2010 to buy vaccines from abroad.
The Health Ministry announced on Thursday that the number of deaths caused by the H1N1 virus, which is widely known as swine flu, has increased and now stands at 93 nationwide.

According to a statement from the ministry, 280 people have been treated for swine flu at hospitals, 59 of which have been treated in intense care units.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry has informed city health directorates about the country?s vaccination process, which was launched by the ministry as a precautionary step to prevent the further spread of the virus.

?Half of current swine flu patients and one-fifth of its victims are children. The possibility that the virus accelerates lower respiratory disease is high. The best way to protect oneself from this disease is vaccination. Vaccination has been advised by the World Health Organization [WHO] and the European Center for Prevention and Control (ECDC) to protect children from swine flu. The Health Ministry is coordinating Turkey?s vaccination effort. Our state has vaccines and provides them free to the public,? another statement from the ministry on Thursday read, adding that the preventive effect of the vaccine begins two weeks after vaccination.

Furthermore, Health Minister Recep Akdağ pointed out yesterday that there are no vaccines produced in Turkey, during a visit to Novagenix Biyoanalitik, a research and development company operating in the medical industry, and stated that the Health Ministry would be able to produce the vaccine if the necessary agreements are signed with foreign investors. He also noted that in 2010 the government will spend more than TL 300 million on buying vaccines from foreign sources.

http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-193549-101-swine-flu-death-toll-at-93-ministry-announces.html

[Oric]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths - 94

update Turkey

One loss of life ups death toll to 94.

Who announces : Pandemic will accelerate in Turkey in the coming weeks

[zkurmus]

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All parents received an "urgent" letter asking whether they want their children to be vaccinated at school, with no cost. Standard vaccination consent form with info on side effects etc. Here's the result...

Flu vaccination consent percentages in some of Istanbul's schools range from 3% to 10%. My younger sons school has 600+ students, only 59 said "yes". Older sons school has 1200+ students, about 200 said yes.

http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/13004654.asp?gid=229

[Laidback Al]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths - 94

zkurmus or Oric, what is the reason so few people in Turkey are willing to vaccination their children against H1N1? Is is lack of understanding of a pandemic? fear of the vaccine? lack of concern because the pandemic is "mild"?

Thank you for your reply.

[zkurmus]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths - 94

Many fear that the ingredients (adjuvant and mercury) in the batch of vaccines proivded for Turkey will cause serious side effects (the guillam barre syndrome). There's the conspiracy theorists-the government bought too many "bad" vaccines not accepted by the FDA etc and is trying to get rid of them, there's the "vaccines are bad for us, swine flu is mild, noone needs the vaccine" people...

One thing is common is for everyone: utter confusion. Mixed messages in the media, the prime minister announcing that he himself will not get vaccinated...

Even I myself who have been a member of flutrackers since before it was flutrackers have a hard time explaining to people why I choose to vaccinate. After trying to explain to the first 100 or so people, I gave up and now say that this is a personal choice, and with our family health history, we will get vaccinated.

[Sally Furniss]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths - 94

Thank you Zkurmus and Oric. Who is the vaccine available to. Is there charge for it?

[zkurmus]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths - 94

The vaccine is currently being administered to "high risk groups" (children age 0 - 5, people with underlying health conditions such as asthma, diabetes etc) free of charge in local clinics. All health field related workers have been vaccinated already. All students also get free vaccinations, but the schools have not received the vaccines yet (will arrive within in a week or so). We are all getting the same vaccine - Pandemrix, but the schools' instructions were also unclear about dosage - whether the kids get 1 dose or 2 is not stated.

My mom went to a local clinic in Istanbul on Wednesday, and got her vaccine. They simply asked her why she needed the vaccine, she showed them her health report from a hospital stating what medicine she uses for diabetes etc and that was it - so it seems like they're really not looking very carefully into whether people are high risk or not, because noone is coming in to get vaccinated.

[JimO]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths - 112

Source: http://haber.turk.net/ENG/2357349/-D...-112-In-Turkey

Death Toll From Swine Flu Rises To 112 In Turkey

ANKARA (A.A) - 23.11.2009 - Health Ministry stated on Monday that the death toll from swine flu increased to 112 in Turkey. The ministry said that the number of people who died due to pandemic flu was 112, and adding that 301 people were currently under treatment at hospitals.

59 of these patients were in intensive care units, while 31 patients were on respiratory support machines, added the Ministry.

The ministry also said that 63 people, who died from pandemic flu, had another chronical disease, and two others were pregnant women.

[Oric]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths - 112

Update Turkey

18 new deaths in the last two days. Death toll reaches 114.

Health minister : We expect an upward trend in cases after Dec 15th
Prime Minister : Flu, no big deal
Citizens : What ?

[Sally Furniss]

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Women with premature birth, died of swine flu!

Hospitalized on suspicion of swine flu in K?tahya the result of premature birth and birth to a baby who died 22 years in the Ayşe T. also died. Ayse T. de H1N1 found for individual vris?ne been announced.
7 months pregnant with Ayşe T., 10 days ago on suspicion of swine flu in K?tahya Evliya ?elebi State Hospital has been removed. H1N1 virus was identified in the survey made Ayse T., premature birth was a week ago. Brought to the world one baby died several hours later, Ayşe T., were under treatment in intensive care service. H1N1 virus found in the baby into the world brought Ayse T., treated in the hospital today, while 16.00 has lost his life. Ayse T. 's indicate that swine flu was lost from your life.

http://www.milliyet.com.tr/default.aspx?aType=SonDakika&ArticleID=1165611

[Roehl_JC]

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Swine flu rages on as death toll from epidemic reaches 112 across the nation

The Health Ministry announced on Monday that the number of deaths caused by the H1N1 virus, which is widely known as swine flu, has increased and now stands at 112 nationwide.

According to a statement from the ministry, 301 people have been treated for swine flu at hospitals, 59 of whom have been treated in intensive care units. Sixty-three of the swine flu victims thus far had a chronic disease, and two of them were pregnant women, the ministry said.

The ministry once again warned people in high-risk groups, in particular pregnant women, children below the age of 2 and sufferers of chronic diseases, to go to a hospital when they begin to show symptoms of swine flu. ?Those not included in these groups should rest at home when swine flu symptoms emerge, but they should immediately consult a doctor if they have difficulty breathing, chest pain, a fever persisting for more than three days, constant vomiting or somnolence.?

The ministry also said the best precaution to take for those in high-risk groups is to receive a swine flu shot.

Meanwhile, the Samsun deputy provincial health director, Erdin? ?zoğlu, said everyone in Turkey will inevitably encounter the swine flu virus within two years either through the vaccine or through contact as it spreads rapidly. He also stressed that nearly 98 percent of all flu cases in Turkey are swine flu cases. Noting that since symptoms of seasonal influenza and those of H1N1 are almost the same, he said most people do not even notice he or she is suffering from swine flu. ?Swine flu does not affect everyone seriously. The virus can be overcome by eating fresh fruits and resting. So, although there are around 200 patients who are being treated at hospitals, there are most likely thousands of cases,? he said.

25 November 2009, Wednesday

http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-193907-101-swine-flu-rages-on-as-death-toll-from-epidemic-reaches-112-across-the-nation.html

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths increase to 161

Death toll from swine flu in Turkey rises to 161


Thursday, November 26, 2009

ISTANBUL ?

A total of 161 people have died in Turkey from the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, according to a statement released Thursday by the Health Ministry on its Web site.

The Health Ministry also announced that 243 people were hospitalized because of the virus; 70 were in intensive care and 32 were on life support.

Ninety-two of the people who died in Turkey from swine flu had chronic illnesses.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=death-toll-from-swine-flu-in-turkey-rises-to-161-2009-11-26

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths increase to 161

?lenlerin sayısı 161'e y?kseldi

CİHAN Giriş Saati : 26.11.2009

Sağlık Bakanlığı, domuz gribinden hayatını kaybedenlerin sayısının 161'e ulaştığını a?ıkladı.

Bakanlık tarafından yapılan a?ıklamada, domuz gribi nedeniyle hastanelerde yatan hasta sayısının 243 olduğu, bunlardan 70 hastanın takip ve tedavisinin yoğun bakımlarda s?rd?r?ld?ğ? belirtildi.

Bu hastalardan 32'sinin ise solunum destek cihazına bağlı olarak takip edildiği ifade edilen a?ıklamada, hayatını kaybedenlerden 92 kişide kronik hastalık tespit edildiğine işaret edildi. Hastalıktan korunmanın en etkili yolu aşılanma olduğu vurgulanan a?ıklamaya ş?yle devam edildi:

"Halen sağlık kuruluşlarımızda kronik hastalığı bulunan ve 6 ay- 24 yaş arasındaki vatandaşlarımızın aşılanmalarına devam edilmektedir. Aşının koruyucu etkisi 10-14 g?n sonra ortaya ?ıktığından vatandaşlarımızın kişisel korunma ?nlemlerine hassasiyet g?stermeleri ?nem arz etmektedir. Kişisel hijyen kurallarına riayet etmek ve elleri sık sık su ve sabunla yıkamak, hastalığın bulaşma ihtimalini azaltan uygulamalardır.

Hasta olan kişilerin işe ve okula gitmemeleri, evlerinde istirahat etmeleri ve yakın temas i?inde olmamaları gereklidir. Hastalığın bulaşma riskini azaltmak bakımından, bayramlaşmalar sırasında m?mk?n olduğu kadar ?p?şmeme ve tokalaşmamaya ?zen g?sterilmelidir."

The number of deaths rose to 161

CİHAN Check-In: 26.11.2009


Ministry of Health, the number of those who died from swine flu has reached 161'e announced.

By the Ministry in a statement, swine flu in hospitals because of the number of inpatients
That 243 of them in intensive care and treatment follow-up of 70 patients were maintained specified.

Connected to the ventilation of these patients 32'sinin was expressed as follows
In the statement, 92 people died in those with chronic diseases had been detected were pointed.

The most effective way to protect them from diseases that vaccination has been highlighted to explain said:

"Currently, chronic diseases have on our health institutions and citizens between the ages of 6 months-24
would introduce the vaccine are ongoing. Protective effect of vaccination has emerged 10-14 days after
personal protection measures show sensitivity to our citizens is of great importance.

Personal
To comply with the rules of hygiene and wash hands frequently with soap and water, the likelihood of disease transmission
reducing applications. The people are sick and go to school and do not work, at home to rest and
not be in close contact is required. Reduce the risk of disease transmission terms,
not as much as possible during their kissing bayramlaşma and care must be taken not to shake hands. "

http://www.sabah.com.tr/Yasam/2009/11/26/domuz_giribinden_olenlerin_sayisi_161

[Oric]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths increase to 161

update Turkey

49 new deaths in the last 72 hours. Death / day ratio sets a new record.

Cumulative deaths : 161

[Roehl_JC]

Re: Turkey - H1N1- total deaths increase to 161

The Ministry of Health on Thursday announced that the death toll from swine flu had risen to 161 across the nation, killing 49 in three days.

A total of 243 people across Turkey are receiving treatment at various hospitals. Of these, 70 are in intensive care and 32 are on respirators, the Ministry of Health reported. Among the 161 who died of swine flu, 92 are reported to have had chronic diseases, making them vulnerable to the H1N1 virus.

The report highlighted that the best way to protect against swine flu is vaccination and noted: ?The vaccination of those who have chronic diseases and those who age between 6 months and 24 years of age continues at our health institutions. It is of crucial importance to be sensitive about personal protection measures. Practicing good personal hygiene and washing one's hands often are among the main ways to decrease the possibility of contracting the virus.

Anyone who is sick should not go to work or school, but should instead rest at home.? The report also stressed that people should avoid close contact with others.

http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-194095-101-swine-flu-kills-49-in-three-days-across-turkey.html