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Decrease cases of influenza in Baja California Sur
In the municipality of Los Cabos has the highest number of cases, with a total of 506, followed by La Paz, with 374, which is due to focus the largest population of the entity
Notimex
El Universal
La Paz Thursday April 22, 2010
14:55
With a total of three confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) so far this year, the condition gives respite to Baja California Sur in 2009 after 992 were reported, of which 18 were killed.
According to the Ministry of Health, to date have been implemented more than 100 000 shots and recently opened to all people the opportunity to obtain, which will further dampen the spread of this disease.
The Director of Health Services of the State Secretariat, Fernando Moreno Abaroa, stressed that all institutions are working on prevention and coordination with schools to remain vigilant.
'A year after issuing the alert and begin work to combat the virus that caused an impact not only on the health of people but in other areas, we are at an important time to measure the effect of vaccination and prevention' he explained.
He recalled that in the municipality of Los Cabos is the highest number of cases with a total of 506, followed by La Paz 374, which is due to focus the largest population of the entity.
He said that school committees, as well as offices in both public and private institutions must continue to apply the criteria to isolate any suspected cases.
'It is also important that people seek medical attention if you notice the symptoms that make you think that you may have the disease and care provider's instructions, "he said.
He noted that still has five thousand doses of vaccine will continue to apply, and if necessary to give more to protect the entire population.
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