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7 ARE KILLED IN THE SANTA FE by influenza A
Provincial News
Five cases in the city of Rosario. Other locations of Totora and Zaballa. The Ministry of Health reported 286 confirmed cases of influenza A and other 1330 remain under consideration. Recommendations.
The Ministry of Health of the province, through the Situation Room that operates under the control plan prepared by the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) reported that the total number of cases reported by epidemiological amounts to 1766 sheets of which 286 are confirmed, 150 discarded, 1,330 remain under review.
It also shows that seven people died, five of them living in Rosario and the two remaining locations Totora and Zavalla.
Regarding the demand for care by the influenza-like illness, which has been so far since the beginning of the pandemic across the province, rose to 12,500 queries performed on the Boards of the various guards as effectors as outpatients in.
In this respect, the epidemiological report is recorded in the Region, Santa Fe 1790 consultations in the guard room and as outpatients in 3551, the reconquest of 383 and 164 in Rafaela, 410 and 214, in Rosario, 2989 and 2864, and in Venado Tuerto, 51 and 84, respectively.
In relation to the evolution of the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) was recalled that the behavior of the epidemic varies in different geographical areas and has already begun to overlap with the high incidence of respiratory disease which is the seasonal period.
In that sense, it was noted that there is a group of cities among which are Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, Rosario and other locations in the metropolitan area where there has been movement from one person to another influenza virus, while yet another complaint or suspected cases are isolated cases that can be linked directly with patients in close contact with these other cities in our province or the province of Buenos Aires.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Ministry of Health of the province provided recommendations to be taken to prevent infection with influenza A. In addition, the health portfolio enabled a number of free telephone consultations 0800 - 888 7597 which serves 8 to 20.
Given the similarity of symptoms of influenza A with those of seasonal influenza or flu, since the health portfolio is recommended that people presenting symptoms, more than 38 degrees of fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, chills Fatigue and decay, and in some cases vomiting and diarrhea, the doctor performing a query, not automediquen and stay in their homes to limit contact with others, thus preventing the spread of the virus.
GROUPS risk of contracting influenza
The so-called risk groups, ie those most involved in the event of contracting the virus, are pregnant, children under 2 years, people with immune deficiencies or taking steroids, cardiac patients, people suffering from chronic respiratory diseases, people suffering diabetes, renal failure, liver failure and more than 65 years.
CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND BABIES
Pregnant women and babies are more likely to have more serious problems as a result of influenza A, such as premature birth or severe pneumonia. Not yet known how this virus could affect the unborn child but it is known that pregnancy is a state very vulnerable to this and other infections, so be extreme preventive measures.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION IN PREGNANT
>> Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can sneeze into your sleeve.
>> Throw the used tissue in the trash.
>> Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Do this for 15 to 20 seconds with plenty of foam. Disinfectants and alcohol are also effective.
>> Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth as this will spread germs.
>> Avoid close contact with sick people. If you have had close contact with a person with influenza A check with your doctor so that he decides whether or not you need preventive treatment according to their risks.
>> If you are pregnant and living with someone who has influenza H1N1 or have close contact with her, immediately consult your doctor or health center on which medicines should be taken to prevent influenza.
>> Take care to be expected if their sick family members to avoid infection.
>> If you are in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, should receive the influenza vaccine.
PREVENTION IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN
>> Pay particular attention to washing hands frequently in infants and children in the house.
>> Try not to share toys and other items that babies are put into the mouth.
>> Wash thoroughly with soap and water all the things that babies are carried to the mouth.
>> Do not let others, adults or babies are put pacifiers in their mouths, including the ring or handle of the pacifiers, spoons, mordillos, teats and other items before you give the baby.
>> Do not take him to the doctor to control whether it is healthy.
>> If you develop a fever or difficulty breathing consult a professional.
>> Be especially careful not to cough or sneeze into your baby's face and wash your hands before nursing with soap and water or disinfected with alcohol.
>> If you have any symptoms of influenza should use double chinstrap to breastfeed your baby to avoid passing the virus to her baby.
>> Be sure to breastfeed your baby if you are sick. Start breastfeeding as soon as possible and frequently.
>> Breast milk is best for the baby to acquire defense against disease. This is very important for young babies whose defenses are still in development.
RISKS FOR WORK
>> Inform workers of the risks related to exposure to influenza A and train regarding measures to be observed for prevention.
>> To ensure the necessary supplies for hygiene and disinfection of environments.
>> When this warning to a worker flu symptoms at work should be isolated from other workers and send them immediately to the medical care unit near you.
>> Justify the absence of seven days from the date of onset of symptoms until I at least one more day since the disappearance of symptoms.
>> To request a medical certificate (official or private institution with an indication of the isolation and high).
>> Inform coworkers on the status of sickness absence, to strengthen measures to control symptoms in the presence of other employees.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WORKERS
>> Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can sneeze into your sleeve. Pull the handkerchief used to trash.
>> Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Disinfectants and alcohol are also effective.
>> Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as this will spread germs.
>> Avoid close contact with sick people or objects handled by them.
>> Take care to be expected if their sick family members to avoid contracting the virus and keep your job.
>> If you are in the second or third trimester of their pregnancy or have special risk of complications should be vaccinated with anti .-
7 ARE KILLED IN THE SANTA FE by influenza A
Provincial News
Five cases in the city of Rosario. Other locations of Totora and Zaballa. The Ministry of Health reported 286 confirmed cases of influenza A and other 1330 remain under consideration. Recommendations.
The Ministry of Health of the province, through the Situation Room that operates under the control plan prepared by the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) reported that the total number of cases reported by epidemiological amounts to 1766 sheets of which 286 are confirmed, 150 discarded, 1,330 remain under review.
It also shows that seven people died, five of them living in Rosario and the two remaining locations Totora and Zavalla.
Regarding the demand for care by the influenza-like illness, which has been so far since the beginning of the pandemic across the province, rose to 12,500 queries performed on the Boards of the various guards as effectors as outpatients in.
In this respect, the epidemiological report is recorded in the Region, Santa Fe 1790 consultations in the guard room and as outpatients in 3551, the reconquest of 383 and 164 in Rafaela, 410 and 214, in Rosario, 2989 and 2864, and in Venado Tuerto, 51 and 84, respectively.
In relation to the evolution of the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) was recalled that the behavior of the epidemic varies in different geographical areas and has already begun to overlap with the high incidence of respiratory disease which is the seasonal period.
In that sense, it was noted that there is a group of cities among which are Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, Rosario and other locations in the metropolitan area where there has been movement from one person to another influenza virus, while yet another complaint or suspected cases are isolated cases that can be linked directly with patients in close contact with these other cities in our province or the province of Buenos Aires.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Ministry of Health of the province provided recommendations to be taken to prevent infection with influenza A. In addition, the health portfolio enabled a number of free telephone consultations 0800 - 888 7597 which serves 8 to 20.
Given the similarity of symptoms of influenza A with those of seasonal influenza or flu, since the health portfolio is recommended that people presenting symptoms, more than 38 degrees of fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, chills Fatigue and decay, and in some cases vomiting and diarrhea, the doctor performing a query, not automediquen and stay in their homes to limit contact with others, thus preventing the spread of the virus.
GROUPS risk of contracting influenza
The so-called risk groups, ie those most involved in the event of contracting the virus, are pregnant, children under 2 years, people with immune deficiencies or taking steroids, cardiac patients, people suffering from chronic respiratory diseases, people suffering diabetes, renal failure, liver failure and more than 65 years.
CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND BABIES
Pregnant women and babies are more likely to have more serious problems as a result of influenza A, such as premature birth or severe pneumonia. Not yet known how this virus could affect the unborn child but it is known that pregnancy is a state very vulnerable to this and other infections, so be extreme preventive measures.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION IN PREGNANT
>> Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can sneeze into your sleeve.
>> Throw the used tissue in the trash.
>> Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Do this for 15 to 20 seconds with plenty of foam. Disinfectants and alcohol are also effective.
>> Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth as this will spread germs.
>> Avoid close contact with sick people. If you have had close contact with a person with influenza A check with your doctor so that he decides whether or not you need preventive treatment according to their risks.
>> If you are pregnant and living with someone who has influenza H1N1 or have close contact with her, immediately consult your doctor or health center on which medicines should be taken to prevent influenza.
>> Take care to be expected if their sick family members to avoid infection.
>> If you are in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, should receive the influenza vaccine.
PREVENTION IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN
>> Pay particular attention to washing hands frequently in infants and children in the house.
>> Try not to share toys and other items that babies are put into the mouth.
>> Wash thoroughly with soap and water all the things that babies are carried to the mouth.
>> Do not let others, adults or babies are put pacifiers in their mouths, including the ring or handle of the pacifiers, spoons, mordillos, teats and other items before you give the baby.
>> Do not take him to the doctor to control whether it is healthy.
>> If you develop a fever or difficulty breathing consult a professional.
>> Be especially careful not to cough or sneeze into your baby's face and wash your hands before nursing with soap and water or disinfected with alcohol.
>> If you have any symptoms of influenza should use double chinstrap to breastfeed your baby to avoid passing the virus to her baby.
>> Be sure to breastfeed your baby if you are sick. Start breastfeeding as soon as possible and frequently.
>> Breast milk is best for the baby to acquire defense against disease. This is very important for young babies whose defenses are still in development.
RISKS FOR WORK
>> Inform workers of the risks related to exposure to influenza A and train regarding measures to be observed for prevention.
>> To ensure the necessary supplies for hygiene and disinfection of environments.
>> When this warning to a worker flu symptoms at work should be isolated from other workers and send them immediately to the medical care unit near you.
>> Justify the absence of seven days from the date of onset of symptoms until I at least one more day since the disappearance of symptoms.
>> To request a medical certificate (official or private institution with an indication of the isolation and high).
>> Inform coworkers on the status of sickness absence, to strengthen measures to control symptoms in the presence of other employees.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WORKERS
>> Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can sneeze into your sleeve. Pull the handkerchief used to trash.
>> Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Disinfectants and alcohol are also effective.
>> Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as this will spread germs.
>> Avoid close contact with sick people or objects handled by them.
>> Take care to be expected if their sick family members to avoid contracting the virus and keep your job.
>> If you are in the second or third trimester of their pregnancy or have special risk of complications should be vaccinated with anti .-
