MINISTRY OF HEALTH
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Str. Cristian Popişteanu, No.1-3, sector 1, cod 010024, Bucharest
Press Service Tel: (+4) 021 307 2514, Fax: 307 2513
Bucharest, 18.11.2011
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Press release
Situation respiratory virus diseases
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So far, 112,619 people at high risk of disease in vaccinated free influenza vaccination campaign was organized.
Were immunized, mainly those with chronic diseases, especially respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, children and old people in institutions, medical personnel, as recommended by WHO and ECDC.
From 7 to 13 November 2011, the total number of acute respiratory infections was 90,647, a slight increase (7.7%) than the previous week, according to the report submitted by the National Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control.
The number of cases clinically compatible with influenza recorded nationally was lower than in the previous week (70 vs. 83). In Romania have not been laboratory confirmed influenza cases.
Ministry of Health carried out this year free influenza vaccination campaign.
In 2011, the Ministry of Health will purchase 1 million doses of flu vaccine to immunize people at high risk of disease free influenza vaccination campaign 2011-2012 season.
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Str. Cristian Popişteanu, No.1-3, sector 1, cod 010024, Bucharest
Press Service Tel: (+4) 021 307 2514, Fax: 307 2513
Bucharest, 18.11.2011
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Press release
Situation respiratory virus diseases
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So far, 112,619 people at high risk of disease in vaccinated free influenza vaccination campaign was organized.
Were immunized, mainly those with chronic diseases, especially respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, children and old people in institutions, medical personnel, as recommended by WHO and ECDC.
From 7 to 13 November 2011, the total number of acute respiratory infections was 90,647, a slight increase (7.7%) than the previous week, according to the report submitted by the National Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control.
The number of cases clinically compatible with influenza recorded nationally was lower than in the previous week (70 vs. 83). In Romania have not been laboratory confirmed influenza cases.
Ministry of Health carried out this year free influenza vaccination campaign.
In 2011, the Ministry of Health will purchase 1 million doses of flu vaccine to immunize people at high risk of disease free influenza vaccination campaign 2011-2012 season.
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