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Hidalgo calling for Influenza AH1N1 Vaccination
Currently 20 percent of the vulnerable population, or about 100 000 Hidalgo has not been vaccinated against the virus
Pachuca, Hidalgo | Monday January 16, 2012
Rodrigo Alonso | The Universal
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In Hidalgo have registered 11 cases of H1N1 influenza and two deaths so far in 2012.
The state health authorities urged people vaccinated as soon as possible and prevent the virus from spreading. Currently 20 percent of the vulnerable population, or about 100 000 Hidalgo has not been vaccinated against this virus.
The cases from the disease rose from 2011 to 2012, and is that last year was a case of AH1N1 and only 20 cases of seasonal influenza.
In 2012, authorities have reported that at least eight municipalities in the state concentrated ten cases of H1N1 Influenza are: Apan, Pachuca, San Augustine Tlaxiaco Tenango de Doria, El Arenal, Tula, and Zapotl?n Actopan.
According to figures from the local Ministry of Health in Mexico have reported about 732 cases in 2011 of which 262 Influenza AH1N1 virus.
The local Health Department reported that the H1N1 influenza virus survives up to 3 hours and 72 hours hands on smooth surfaces we touch.