I'm not sure if the last line of the article is a reference to last year's H1N1 outbreak, the confusion about trH3N2 cases, simply a report of unidentified ARVI, or something else.
http://www.promedmail.org/pls/apex/..._BACK_PAGE,F2400_P1001_PUB_MAIL_ID:1090,86434
Russian to English translation
Archive number 20101231.124705
Publication Date 31-DEC-2010
Subject PRO / RUS> Chronicle of influenza and SARS (5 deaths from the flu) - Ukraine (Kiev) (5)
Dear friends!
Team ruskoyazychnoy service ProMED-mail congratulate you on the most remarkable and beloved New Year's holiday and wish you a new - in 2011 happiness, success, happiness and, of course, good health!
Chronicle of influenza and SARS (5 deaths from the flu) - Ukraine (Kiev) (5)
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Date: December 31, 2010
From: ProMED-mail Cor BM
Source: IA: «bagnet.org», December 28, 2010 [edited]
http://www.bagnet.org/news/fine-life/zdorov/2010-12-28/94107
From flu complications died five Ukrainians
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But doctors calm: the reasons for panic. As of the date this season, from complications of flu deaths of 5 people. On this day, December 28, the chief sanitary doctor of Ukraine Serhiy Ryzhenko. He emphasized that in the last year for the same period 577 cases died of the flu.
These optimistic figures Sergei Ryzhenko explains the following factors. First of all, after the failure of last year's experience this season, medical facilities and pharmacies are provided with all necessary medicines and the necessary number of masks. In addition, medical and administrative staff working this year in full force. According to Mr. Ryzhenko, this season has already been laid off four heads of educational institutions due to violations of epidemiological standards. The schools are strictly monitored attendance. If more than 20% of pupils absent from classes, they are closed for quarantine.
The important factor uberegshim Ukrainians from last year's epidemic proportions Chief Medical Officer of the country also thinks highly immunized population. According to him, thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Health for the last time this season were vaccinated more than 500 thousand Ukrainians. This figure above last year's data in 2,2 times, he said. Vaccinations were people from so-called risk groups, which prevents the spread of influenza virus. Primarily at risk are children. 60-70% of victims of seasonal influenza epidemics are they, says Sergei Ryzhenko.
"Today the world from the flu is not invented anything better than vaccination," - adds the doctor, as a further argument in favor of vaccination. And loudly declares that he has instilled within the last 10 years.
By the way, this year, many Ukrainians are sick can take the flu for SARS. After all, now circulating influenza virus type B takes a lot easier than last year's strain of virus of type A. In spite of this expert still strongly advised to seek medical help. At the first sign of flu can not self-medicate.
To go through the entire winter without a cold and cough, doctors are also strongly advised not to peremerzat. Especially at bus stops waiting for public transport. But lock themselves and their families within the four walls, you should not. "Breathing fresh air is necessary, but not supercooling" - the Council Sergei Ryzhenko.
Recall, as previously reported "Bagnet", this year the incidence is 4 times less compared to last season. Such a stark contrast to doctors explain that last year the pandemic influenza virus H1N1stal normal seasonal strain. However, Kiev is on the verge of an epidemic. A whole country is threatened by an epidemic of a new influenza virus unknown to science.
[Commentary on Cour VM. Influenza virus infection in Ukraine has killed 5 people. However, there is no reason to panic. School children went on vacation and, thus, the intensity of the epidemic process of influenza declined. Representatives of the Ukrainian Ministry of Health forecast peak of the epidemic in late January-early February 2011 - Mod.NP]
http://www.promedmail.org/pls/apex/..._BACK_PAGE,F2400_P1001_PUB_MAIL_ID:1090,86434
Russian to English translation
Archive number 20101231.124705
Publication Date 31-DEC-2010
Subject PRO / RUS> Chronicle of influenza and SARS (5 deaths from the flu) - Ukraine (Kiev) (5)
Dear friends!
Team ruskoyazychnoy service ProMED-mail congratulate you on the most remarkable and beloved New Year's holiday and wish you a new - in 2011 happiness, success, happiness and, of course, good health!
Chronicle of influenza and SARS (5 deaths from the flu) - Ukraine (Kiev) (5)
************************************************** *********************
Date: December 31, 2010
From: ProMED-mail Cor BM
Source: IA: «bagnet.org», December 28, 2010 [edited]
http://www.bagnet.org/news/fine-life/zdorov/2010-12-28/94107
From flu complications died five Ukrainians
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But doctors calm: the reasons for panic. As of the date this season, from complications of flu deaths of 5 people. On this day, December 28, the chief sanitary doctor of Ukraine Serhiy Ryzhenko. He emphasized that in the last year for the same period 577 cases died of the flu.
These optimistic figures Sergei Ryzhenko explains the following factors. First of all, after the failure of last year's experience this season, medical facilities and pharmacies are provided with all necessary medicines and the necessary number of masks. In addition, medical and administrative staff working this year in full force. According to Mr. Ryzhenko, this season has already been laid off four heads of educational institutions due to violations of epidemiological standards. The schools are strictly monitored attendance. If more than 20% of pupils absent from classes, they are closed for quarantine.
The important factor uberegshim Ukrainians from last year's epidemic proportions Chief Medical Officer of the country also thinks highly immunized population. According to him, thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Health for the last time this season were vaccinated more than 500 thousand Ukrainians. This figure above last year's data in 2,2 times, he said. Vaccinations were people from so-called risk groups, which prevents the spread of influenza virus. Primarily at risk are children. 60-70% of victims of seasonal influenza epidemics are they, says Sergei Ryzhenko.
"Today the world from the flu is not invented anything better than vaccination," - adds the doctor, as a further argument in favor of vaccination. And loudly declares that he has instilled within the last 10 years.
By the way, this year, many Ukrainians are sick can take the flu for SARS. After all, now circulating influenza virus type B takes a lot easier than last year's strain of virus of type A. In spite of this expert still strongly advised to seek medical help. At the first sign of flu can not self-medicate.
To go through the entire winter without a cold and cough, doctors are also strongly advised not to peremerzat. Especially at bus stops waiting for public transport. But lock themselves and their families within the four walls, you should not. "Breathing fresh air is necessary, but not supercooling" - the Council Sergei Ryzhenko.
Recall, as previously reported "Bagnet", this year the incidence is 4 times less compared to last season. Such a stark contrast to doctors explain that last year the pandemic influenza virus H1N1stal normal seasonal strain. However, Kiev is on the verge of an epidemic. A whole country is threatened by an epidemic of a new influenza virus unknown to science.
[Commentary on Cour VM. Influenza virus infection in Ukraine has killed 5 people. However, there is no reason to panic. School children went on vacation and, thus, the intensity of the epidemic process of influenza declined. Representatives of the Ukrainian Ministry of Health forecast peak of the epidemic in late January-early February 2011 - Mod.NP]