Tunisia: 300,000 People Vaccinated Against H1N1 Virus - 29 deaths total

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Tunisia:150,000 People Vaccinated Against H1N1 Virus

29 December 2009

Tunis ? As the year 2009 dawns, the H1N1pandemic shows no sign of abating. The whole world is concerned about the spread of the virus. Of late, more than 200 countries have been touched and the virus is said to have caused the death of 12,000 people as confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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<!-- close google_inset_a div --->In Tunisia, 3200 cases were reported, among which 1095 were confirmed after an accurate diagnosis carried out at the Charles Nicolle Hospital in Tunis. 2080 others were revealed following a speedy diagnosis. The virus has claimed 18 casualties so far, including 3 people who did not present any risk factor.

The news was announced during a periodic meeting held on Tuesday to assess the epidemiological situation in Tunisia and to monitor the spread of the virus during the winter season. Dr Noureddine Achour the Director General of the National Observatory of Emergent and Re-emergent Diseases said that 300 people infected out of 600, have been hospitalized.

For his part, Dr. Mohamed Lakhal Director of the "Centre National de Pharmacovigilance" (Centre for epidemiological monitoring) said that in Tunisia no side effects for the vaccine have been reported so far.

In relation to the vaccination campaign carried out nationwide, Dr Mongi Hamrouni Director of the country's Basic Health Care said that 10 million dinars have been allocated for the purchase of the vaccine. He also reminded that 300,000 doses of the vaccine are available. He added that 150,000 people among whom 10,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated to date.

22,000 doses will be made available for pregnant women and children within the next few weeks, he said.

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Re: Tunisia:260,000 People Vaccinated Against H1N1 Virus - 21 deaths total

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Tunisia - Health: 260,000 people vaccinated against influenza

Something evil is good, and finally the lack of rain and warm weather during the rainy months have been deemed at least the merit of reducing the rate of people infected with swine influenza AH1N1, failing to irrigate farmland thirsty .

To date, according to sources at the Ministry of Health, nearly 4,000 people have been confirmed biologically affected by avian AH1N1, 150 000 were affected by the flu, 260,000 people especially the most vulnerable have been vaccinated.

Knowing that the department has ordered 700,000 doses of vaccines of which 350 000 are available on the market.

Vulnerable populations, were the first to be vaccinated.

Those people with cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases or pregnant women.

800 people were hospitalized after catching the flu, 120 of whom were bedridden in intensive care units.

Tunisia has recorded 21 deaths due to swine flu.

Communicational campaigns launched by the authorities have borne fruit.

Citizens have become more vigilant in relation to hygiene and cleanliness, which helped to contain the pandemic.

The France would, in turn, acquired 94 million doses of vaccine against 12 million for Great Britain and 6 million for Switzerland.

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Re: Tunisia: 260,000 People Vaccinated Against H1N1 Virus - 21 deaths total

Tunisia: 270,000 people vaccinated against H1N1 Virus
TUNISIAONLINENEWS- So far more than 208 countries and territories have reported cases of the H1N1 virus. As of January 3, 2010, 12,799 deaths have been reported worldwide according to World Health Organization (WHO).

In Tunisia, about 270,000 people have been vaccinated against the A (H1/N1) virus from the start of the campaign on November 16, 2009 until January 10, 2010, knowing that Tunisian health authorities have also stocked 350,000 doses in reserve.



The news was announced during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Tunis by the Director-General of Health, Mr. Mohamed Belayba. Mr. Belayba said that 3653 cases of H1N1 have been reported adding that the virus has caused 24 casualties.

He added that 24 deaths were reported, including 5 pregnant women and 2 infants and 919 people were hospitalized and 170 admitted to ICUs.

For his part, Dr Noureddine Achour the Director General of the National Observatory of Emergent and Re-emergent Diseases, said that the vaccination campaign will continue by taking into account the risk of increasing cases of A (H1N1) influenza adding the importance of the vaccination for pregnant women. In Tunisia no side effects for the vaccine have been reported so far, he added.

Special attention will be also given to prevent a new wave of contamination in schools and step up the vaccination campaign, particularly among students with chronic diseases.

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Re: Tunisia: 300,000 People Vaccinated Against H1N1 Virus - 29 deaths total

French to English translation (Google)

AH1N1

"Nobody can say that the epidemic is over. However, the fact that we were nearing the end of the season for the virus makes it increasingly unlikely a resurgence. " In all cases the notice, in scientific jargon, the doctor responsible for the matter to the National Observatory of new and emerging diseases in Tunisia.

However, our medical source has agreed to reconsider the facts and figures about the H1N1 virus in Tunisia in mid-November to late December, the peak arrival, and eventually no longer be detected since late February 2010.

An estimated 700,000 people were affected by the virus, 300,000 people were vaccinated and 29 deaths (maybe more but he will await the outcome of investigations to be carried out) have been attributed to the virus.

These statistics can calmly consider a possible return of influenza A in the autumn. Even if it returns, the 10% of the immunized population will be sufficient to reduce transmission of the virus, "we no longer fear a big epidemic," said our interlocutor.

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