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Spanish to Eng. translation
Health agencies are concerned about the spread of meningitis at the carnival
In January, five were confirmed cases of the disease in Salvador, with two deaths
13.02.2011 | Updated 13.02.2011 - 00:11
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The student Rita de Jesus, 16, gave the example and boys very, very early, went to the Center for Health Care (CAS) in the region of the Mall, to get vaccinated against meningitis type C. Without fear, she endured the sting of the needle. "It is a serious disease, then we have to prevent," he warned. Fl?vio Souza has his head in guess what? At Carnival, of course! "Now I can play more relaxed," he said after being vaccinated.
The revelry of Carnival, incidentally, is a major concern for health agencies in relation to the spread of the disease. Because the bacteria is transmitted through the breath, we should also exercise caution in areas with high concentrations of people. "Carnival brings together nearly 2 million people around the world. There is a risk and it is precisely why we are doing this preventive action, "said the municipal secretary of Health, Jose Gilberto
Yesterday, he and the State Secretary of Health, Jorge Solla, were at the CAS, which launched the vaccination campaign that ends today. By 17h, 67 stations will be open to youths 15 to 24 years in Salvador are vaccinated against meningitis C. The departments aim to achieve vaccination coverage greater than or equal to 70% in all health districts of the capital: about 250 000 people aged 15 to 24 years old. This is the second vaccination campaign against meningitis C for this age group. In 2010, they were immunized more than 400 000 young people.
According to the director of the State Epidemiological Surveillance, Alcina Andrade, the decision to implement this operation was prompted by studies of the epidemiology of meningitis in 2010, particularly for meningococcal disease in Salvador, and the low vaccination coverage observed in the age of 20 -24 years of age (29.73%) compared to the other. In January, five were confirmed cases of the disease in Salvador, with two deaths. In the same period last year, 11 cases were recorded in Salvador, also with two deaths.
Spanish to Eng. translation
Health agencies are concerned about the spread of meningitis at the carnival
In January, five were confirmed cases of the disease in Salvador, with two deaths
13.02.2011 | Updated 13.02.2011 - 00:11
Views: 1667 - Printed Version
Font size: -A | + A
Victor Albuquerque | Imprint MAIL
The student Rita de Jesus, 16, gave the example and boys very, very early, went to the Center for Health Care (CAS) in the region of the Mall, to get vaccinated against meningitis type C. Without fear, she endured the sting of the needle. "It is a serious disease, then we have to prevent," he warned. Fl?vio Souza has his head in guess what? At Carnival, of course! "Now I can play more relaxed," he said after being vaccinated.
The revelry of Carnival, incidentally, is a major concern for health agencies in relation to the spread of the disease. Because the bacteria is transmitted through the breath, we should also exercise caution in areas with high concentrations of people. "Carnival brings together nearly 2 million people around the world. There is a risk and it is precisely why we are doing this preventive action, "said the municipal secretary of Health, Jose Gilberto
Yesterday, he and the State Secretary of Health, Jorge Solla, were at the CAS, which launched the vaccination campaign that ends today. By 17h, 67 stations will be open to youths 15 to 24 years in Salvador are vaccinated against meningitis C. The departments aim to achieve vaccination coverage greater than or equal to 70% in all health districts of the capital: about 250 000 people aged 15 to 24 years old. This is the second vaccination campaign against meningitis C for this age group. In 2010, they were immunized more than 400 000 young people.
According to the director of the State Epidemiological Surveillance, Alcina Andrade, the decision to implement this operation was prompted by studies of the epidemiology of meningitis in 2010, particularly for meningococcal disease in Salvador, and the low vaccination coverage observed in the age of 20 -24 years of age (29.73%) compared to the other. In January, five were confirmed cases of the disease in Salvador, with two deaths. In the same period last year, 11 cases were recorded in Salvador, also with two deaths.