miércoles, 29 de abril de 2009

The Ministry of Health confirmed a second case of human influenza of porcine origin in Castilla-La Mancha

The advisor of Health and Welfare, Fernando Lamata, on Wednesday thanked the people of Castile-La Mancha confidence, serenity and responsibility to this public health problem
JCCM --
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The advisor of Health and Welfare, Fernando Lamata, has today informed of the latest updated information on the origin of human influenza in pigs Castilla-La Mancha, accompanied by the Director General of Public Health, Berta Hernandez.
The advisor of Health and Welfare, Fernando Lamata, has today informed of the latest updated information on the origin of human influenza in pigs Castilla-La Mancha, accompanied by the Director General of Public Health, Berta Hernandez.

The Ministry of Health and Social Policy confirmed Wednesday that a second human case of influenza of swine origin in Castilla-La Mancha, which is the youngest of 21 years admitted to the hospital Hellín since last Sunday and had shared the same journey Study Mexico with the couple for 23 years admitted at the Hospital of Almansa, and that was positive yesterday. His health is good and progressing favorably to treatment.

This was the main figure in Toledo contributed today by the Minister of Health and Welfare, Fernando Lamata, who explained at a press conference, the current situation of this new disease in Castilla-La Mancha.

In his speech, Lamata again reiterated his thanks to the work of health professionals and public health services and epidemiology of the region and thanked the citizens of Castilla-la Mancha confidence, responsibility and serenity to this problem public health.

"I want to stress-Regional-stressed that their behavior is to copy a phenomenon that is new and has its origin in Mexico and United States. We are responding to this situation calmly, have not collapsed and emergency services or health facilities, and that is good for the proper functioning of the health system. "

The counselor also noted that the president of Castilla-La Mancha, José María Barreda, is perfectly informed of the progress of this new disease and the actions being undertaken to make the front.

Lamata reiterated that it is foreseeable that in the coming days may be new suspected cases, even some people who have not gone to Mexico, "but that fact should not be cause for alarm, but alert, to be outstanding, and prepared to act so rapid and coordinated so far as to arrive on time and in this sense, we are on a good path. "

For the counselor, the protocols of action and prevention are functioning well and our health system is prepared to address this public health problem.

Also, the counselor reminded that admission to hospital is by prevention, not by the severity of the episode, which is fairly mild in all cases in Castilla-La Mancha to date.
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According Lamata is necessary that health professionals and authorities remain on alert and be cautious until more is known of this new disease and it is important that there is good coordination between the regional health authorities, national and international agencies such as the Organization World Health and the European Union.

He recalled that the health authorities of the country are following the recommendations of the Committee on Public Health that brings together those responsible for this area of the autonomous communities and the Government of Spain.

Finally, the Ministry of Health and Welfare advises persons who have returned from Mexico in the last ten days and may have symptoms such as fever or respiratory problems to call 1-1-2, where you will be informed how to come to be attended by health personnel.

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