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National Institute of Hygiene: an increase in the incidence of influenza A/H1N1 virus dominatesSource: http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5ipbZHUEj0z4PLRJJnjRZTDMrnadA?docId=10101308011719124
Author PAP - 5 hrs. ago
13.10. Warsaw (PAP) - In the first week of October, there were over 15 thousand. and suspected cases of influenza, it was almost 10 thousand. more than the same period last year - according to data from the National Institute of Public Health-National Institute of Hygiene.
From 1 to 7 October in Poland recorded a total 15 750 cases and suspected cases of influenza. The average daily incidence of this disease was 4.9 per 100 thousand. people. In the last week of September 1912 reported 631 cases. Most are caused by the H1N1 virus.
For comparison - the year before, in the first week of October, when the epidemic began influenza caused by H1N1 virus - were recorded only 5,887 cases and suspected influenza.
"The number of cases is large, much larger than last year. The dominant virus is H1N1. The increase was maintained during the whole of September. At this time, yet it is difficult to predict how the disease situation develops. It is not known yet whether the peak incidence occurs - just like last year - autumn - or winter. More will be said at the end of October, "- said in an interview with PAP national epidemiology consultant, Professor. Andrzej Zielinski.
"We must also remember that at the September onset may have affected that started the school year and children have returned from vacation. Also, doctors are more sensitive to the reporting of disease" - he added.
Chief Sanitary Inspectorate argues that the epidemiological situation is not extraordinary. "We monitor the number of cases. We recommend vaccinations. It is also necessary that the principles of hygiene, frequent hand washing. People with flu symptoms should see a doctor and stay in their homes. Going to school or work contributes to the spread of the disease" - Thomas told PAP Misztal GIS.
Most cases in the previous flu season was recorded in the last week of November, there were almost 134 thousand., And the average incidence was 43.91 per 100 thousand. people.
World Health Organization (WHO) announced in early August the end of the H1N1 influenza pandemic, the so-called. swine flu, which since April 2009, resulted in approximately 18.5 thousand. deaths. The organization announced the swine flu pandemic in June 2009, was the first pandemic since 1968. The decision was made after the meeting, WHO, UN specialists.
President of the Supreme Medical Council urged Hamankiewicz Matt at the end of September to the Minister of Health Ewa Kopacz to finance a vaccination against influenza A/H1N1. NRL boss stresses that scientists believe the virus could trigger a second wave of pandemic influenza. Ministry of Health ensures that medical personnel are covered by vaccinations.
According to experts, each of the flu vaccine available this year on the market will protect against the onset and the seasonal flu caused by H1N1 pandemic virus.
The European Commission in October last year recommended that countries of the European Union vaccination against seasonal influenza 75 percent of the population aged over 65 years. These rules should be introduced in the country no later than the late winter of 2014/2015. Until then, people aged over 65 will constitute one-fourth of the EU population. Currently the EU is very diverse proportion of older people who are vaccinated. In the Netherlands it is 80 percent and in Lithuania - 2 percent.
In Poland between 2006 and 2007 were inoculated with 13.44 percent. People in this age group. However, in 2008 only 5.2 percent were vaccinated. the entire population of the country.
The effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine is 70-90 percent. Even if infection occurs in the composition of which is not a vaccine for the epidemic season, influenza and so it goes without complications.
Influenza is an acute infectious disease caused by different strains of influenza virus. Moving the agent takes place by drops, while coughing, sneezing, talking, etc. It manifests itself primarily runny nose, sore throat, headache and muscle pains and high fever.
The disease can lead to serious complications and even life-threatening, especially for those at risk. These include the elderly over 65 years old, the chronically ill, such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular or diabetes mellitus, transplant, and HIV-infected children under two years of age and pregnant women. (PAP)