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http://tiempolibre.eluniversal.com/vida/120522/401-casos-de-tos-ferina-en-el-pais
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401 cases of pertussis in the country
In 2011 only 69 cases recorded between January and April
The disease occurs in most cases in children and prevents serving the vaccination STOCK
A. CONTRERAS CAROLINA | EL UNIVERSAL
Tuesday May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Cases of whooping cough, considered a highly contagious acute infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract, characterized by frequent attacks of whooping cough, has quintupled this year in Venezuela. This is indicated by the epidemiological alert number 234 issued by the Network Venezuelan Scientific Medical Societies (Rscmv), which outlines that in just four months, ie from January to April 2012 there have been 401 cases of pertussis in the country. That is, more than 332 cases which were reported last year in the same period. Olleta Jose Felix, a member of the Network of Scientific Societies, explains that children are most vulnerable to whooping cough and that the surge in the disease is mainly due to the coverage of vaccination is inadequate. "In the rest of the continent, the vaccination coverage against pertussis covers 93%, while in our country only reaches 76% of the population, according to data belonging to the World Health Organization and Unicef" reveals Olleta. The vaccine against whooping cough, says the specialist, is provided in three doses to fulfill its protective role. "But, for various reasons, infants only have access to a single dose in the country, making it easier for them to contract the disease," said Olleta. Bol?var state, where the largest number of individuals with disease, there have been 319 cases. While there have been 35 in Tachira in Yaracuy 29 in Anzoategui 7, Apure 3, Gu?rico 2, and Sucre just one. The Network of Scientific Societies warns that pertussis should be considered as a disease now re emerging the country. From there to recommend to the authorities of the Ministry of Health to review and evaluate the instruments of epidemiological surveillance and control. Amen to advise that emphasizes the importance of vaccination in children under one year, complete the doses to those who do not fully met, and to extend the vaccination plan future parents of newborns and caregivers of children who have not been vaccinated, and a booster at preschool age children, adolescents and adults at risk of transmitting the disease to children. It is very important to educate parents, emphasizes the Net, about immunization to timely and fully immunized their children while trust should be planted in the use, safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.
Spanish-English translation
401 cases of pertussis in the country
In 2011 only 69 cases recorded between January and April
The disease occurs in most cases in children and prevents serving the vaccination STOCK
A. CONTRERAS CAROLINA | EL UNIVERSAL
Tuesday May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Cases of whooping cough, considered a highly contagious acute infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract, characterized by frequent attacks of whooping cough, has quintupled this year in Venezuela. This is indicated by the epidemiological alert number 234 issued by the Network Venezuelan Scientific Medical Societies (Rscmv), which outlines that in just four months, ie from January to April 2012 there have been 401 cases of pertussis in the country. That is, more than 332 cases which were reported last year in the same period. Olleta Jose Felix, a member of the Network of Scientific Societies, explains that children are most vulnerable to whooping cough and that the surge in the disease is mainly due to the coverage of vaccination is inadequate. "In the rest of the continent, the vaccination coverage against pertussis covers 93%, while in our country only reaches 76% of the population, according to data belonging to the World Health Organization and Unicef" reveals Olleta. The vaccine against whooping cough, says the specialist, is provided in three doses to fulfill its protective role. "But, for various reasons, infants only have access to a single dose in the country, making it easier for them to contract the disease," said Olleta. Bol?var state, where the largest number of individuals with disease, there have been 319 cases. While there have been 35 in Tachira in Yaracuy 29 in Anzoategui 7, Apure 3, Gu?rico 2, and Sucre just one. The Network of Scientific Societies warns that pertussis should be considered as a disease now re emerging the country. From there to recommend to the authorities of the Ministry of Health to review and evaluate the instruments of epidemiological surveillance and control. Amen to advise that emphasizes the importance of vaccination in children under one year, complete the doses to those who do not fully met, and to extend the vaccination plan future parents of newborns and caregivers of children who have not been vaccinated, and a booster at preschool age children, adolescents and adults at risk of transmitting the disease to children. It is very important to educate parents, emphasizes the Net, about immunization to timely and fully immunized their children while trust should be planted in the use, safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.