in Mexico Apr.17-Apr.23 2009, 850 influenza infection and 59died

A new influenza A virus-caused diseases
2009th April 27
Mexico April 17 to 23. between more than 850 flu-like illness associated with pneumonia were registered, of whom 59 people died. The disease mainly in three areas in the country (Mexico City, from Baja California and San Luis Potosi) concerned. In parallel, the United States, outbreaks were detected, the patient test sample of a new influenza A virus have been identified. The World Health Organization experts that there is no immediate threat of influenza pandemic will occur.

The preliminary laboratory test results show that the Mexican cases detected in the U.S., the above-mentioned diseases demonstrated a similar virus.
The U.S. and Mexican health authorities have confirmed the flu and started to watch the active detection of cases. Mexico City, suspended the operation of schools and universities, and recommended the postponement of events involving large crowds.

The World Health Organisation (www.who.int) closely followed the events, coordinating the new influnezavírus be given to the possible development of an epidemic caused by a global response, and continually assesses the risk of an influenza pandemic.
In this context, the weekend of the World Health Organization, WHO member countries briefed on two occasions audioconference, published in the measures imposed by some countries.

The 2008-2009's seasonal flu inoculations of the new organization is likely more protected against the infection because the vaccine contains the A (H1N1) virus vaccine. In compliance with the rules of hygiene (frequent hand washing, sneezing handkerchief, orrfújás and avoiding crowded places) with individual control means.

The WHO did not order the currently existing third-, low-hazard alert fokozatnál greater severity alarms.

In Hungary, the government health care, the following measures:

• The Budapest Ferihegy airport, the health service priority information, today's English-Hungarian-German language awareness posters Outsourcing
• The Agricultural Management Office were contacted and information on the current epidemiological situation
• The regional and subregional institutions ÁNTSZ information, and regional health service plans to review the imposition of influenza, animal health to strengthen cooperation
· The flu monitoring service confirmation: Information for healthcare providers to the symptoms of disease and necessary action to be taken if there is suspicion
• The Pandemic Committee is the 2009th 27 April 13:00 hours
• The public health toll-free number to ensure tomorrow morning, that is, the 2009th from 28 April: 06 80204-217
· Continuous public information and the www.eum.hu www.antsz.hu websites

Accordance with the provisions of the EU countries are currently no travel restrictions for travelers in the country must abide by health standards.

Who is from Mexico and the USA comes home, and flu-like symptoms within 8-10 days of private, contact your doctor immediately and tell megbetegedéséről of a medical service may be required to perform the tests.

The American continent, a new influenza virus causing the disease - Questions and Answers (MS Word file, 80 kB)


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