News Reports for July 22, 2012

Republic of Tatarstan, Russia: In Kazan, could be an outbreak of SARS and intestinal infections

Translated

A week in Kazan reported the case of infectious diseases 3271. More than 2700 Kazan became ill with acute respiratory viral infections, and 116 residents - acute intestinal infections (Snip)  

The incidence has increased in comparison with the previous week and is approaching epidemic threshold.

(Snip) Tatarstan registered 5355 cases of SARS. Continued: http://prokazan.ru/newsv2/6178...

Map link: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl...

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. --Unknown

     

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by: Carol@SC @ Sun Jul 22, 2012 at 06:07:56 AM UTC

New Zealand: Flu epidemic threatens as virus spreads north

Health officials are warning a flu strain with the potential to be as severe as the swine flu is on the move.

Canterbury has been worst affected by the H3N2 virus, with about a dozen people put in intensive care and 60 admitted to an isolation ward in Christchurch Hospital. (Snip) the virus is spreading north.

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The H3N2 strain causes hallucinations and crippling nausea and the number of cases is putting pressure on hospitals and general practices. http://tvnz.co.nz/national-new...  

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. --Unknown

     

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by: Carol@SC @ Sun Jul 22, 2012 at 06:15:23 AM UTC

New Zealand: The medical officer of health for Canterbury says other parts of the country should consider extending the period for free flu vaccinations.

Alistair Humphrey says the number of people suffering from influenza in his region has almost reached its peak, but other areas are a few weeks behind. Dr Humphrey says increasing numbers are being admitted to Christchurch Hospital, and a special influenza ward has been set up.

He predicts the number of people affected by this year's strain may exceed that of the 2009 swine flu epidemic.

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Free vaccinations are available until the end of this month for those aged over 65, and anyone who is pregnant or suffers from a chronic illness. (Snip) the Ministry of Health and other district health boards will be considering whether it would be useful to extend that period. http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/...

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. --Unknown

     

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by: Carol@SC @ Sun Jul 22, 2012 at 06:20:34 AM UTC

India: H1N1 claims 2nd life in 15 days in Mumbai (Maharashtra)

MUMBAI: A 56-year-old Ambivli man died of H1N1 on Thursday , making it the second death due to the virus in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in a fortnight. The death (Snip) has increased the state's toll to 29 in three months, the highest in the country so far.

Sutar had been down with cold since July 1 but ignored it. Only when his condition worsened did he approach doctors. (Snip) he was not diagnosed or treated for swine flu till a day before his death. http://timesofindia.indiatimes...

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. --Unknown

     

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by: Carol@SC @ Sun Jul 22, 2012 at 06:35:09 AM UTC

India: 10 more people in Mumbai test positive for swine flu (Maharashtra)

Ten more people tested positive for H1N1 virus on Sunday taking the positive cases toll in Mumbai to 151 since January this year.

(Snip) three are children who are being treated on out patient department basis. A 27-year-old and a 67-year-old man, both from Vikhroli are admitted at a private hospital. A 20-year-old woman from Mahim is admitted at KEM Hospital, Parel.

(Snip) "All the patients are stable. They have already been put on Tamiful medications." http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai...

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. --Unknown

     

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by: Carol@SC @ Sun Jul 22, 2012 at 19:21:37 PM UTC

Maharashtra: Sale of vaccine shoots up as swine flu cases rise sharply

The spurt in swine flu cases and the two deaths in July have boosted the sale of vaccines that provide immunity against the H1N1 virus by more than 50%, said druggists. On Sunday, 10 more cases of swine flu were reported taking the total number to 151 since January. Till June 30, the city had recorded 58 cases; the rest of the 93 cases have been reported in the past three weeks.

"The demand is high. The sale of the trivalent influenza vaccine, which immunises a person against H3N2, H1N1 and influenza B virus, has nearly doubled. (Snip)

Shop owners said pharmaceutical companies have launched trivalent vaccines in July itself instead of in the winter months. "Paediatricians give children the vaccine so that they develop immunity against flu and H1N1," (Snip)

Doctors said diagnostic swab testing has also increased. Health officials said more people test positive as the virus is air-borne. (Snip)

"There are no government guidelines regarding vaccinations. While doctors and paramedical staff should get vaccinated, otherwise, only those with compromised immunity, diabetics, tuberculosis and pregnant women, should get vaccinated," said (Snip) state epidemiologist, directorate of health services. http://www.hindustantimes.com/...

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. --Unknown

     

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by: Carol@SC @ Sun Jul 22, 2012 at 19:50:49 PM UTC

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New Zealand: Auckland after-hours clinics struggle to cope with flu patients

Some of Auckland's after-hours medical clinics have suffered a double-hit of staff sickness and a flood of patients, as the winter flu season intensifies.

The region's Waitemata and Counties Manukau health districts have the country's highest per-capita rates of influenza-like consultations, according to ongoing surveillance for the Health Ministry at "sentinel" general practices, although Canterbury has been worst affected this winter. It appears that the Auckland region outbreaks are highly localised.

While some general practitioners told the Herald yesterday they were seeing relatively few flu-like cases, the White Cross group, which runs after-hours accident and medical clinics, reported a big increase. "We've been seeing a lot of influenza-type illness in the last four to six weeks, particularly in our Glenfield, New Lynn and Henderson clinics," said chief executive Dr Alistair Sullivan.

"They are running about 15 to 20 per cent above normal volumes for this time of year - an extra 50 to 100 patients per day across those three.

"A lot of staff - nurses and doctors - are coming down sick as well." Up to 15 per cent of staff were off sick at any one time, which was unusually high, even for winter, Dr Sullivan said. Senior management, including himself, were having to help fill some shifts at short notice. Continued: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/heal...

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. --Unknown

     

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by: Carol@SC @ Sun Jul 22, 2012 at 19:37:30 PM UTC

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