Have you heard about H1N1 influenza A?

Influenza A H1N1 is the replacement of the influenza virus to which we cannot be immune, so prevention is necessary. The health department in Spain announces that the flu is a disease that we contract through acute respiration caused by a virus, and for that reason antibiotic drugs are not effective, and their use can cause drug resistance.

The state of Mexico in April 2009 spread the news that there were 20 deaths and thousands infected by influenza A in their country. In just a few days, on April 29th, it was announced that the first person infected by what is called swine flu (swine flu) died outside Mexico. It was a baby just a few months old from breastfeeding in Texas (United States).

From that moment on, the new flu virus, which was later called (influenza A) since there were no records of it, has been spreading throughout the world. Populations with scarce resources and lack of progress in the area of health are the ones that suffer the most. In Brazil, more than five hundred people have died of the disease.

In another case, in Europe. And definitely. In Spain. Although the number of infected people has increased considerably. The mortality rate has dropped to people with only a few lessons previously or with very low defense systems. Example the situation of pregnant women.

How many people have died from influenza A H1N1?

At the end of August 2009. The health department confirmed that although the number of infections is listed at 15,000 for the week, the figure seems to have normalized. The figure seems to have normalized. On August 28th, the number of deaths in Spain due to this disease was 20.

Before the arrival of autumn, it is quite relevant to be vaccinated. In any case, in people more vulnerable to be infected with the virus. Such a vaccine may not be ready until November. Thus. Vaccinations would start one month ahead of the launch of the period when infections could be discharged (October).

The voice of some medical specialists affirms that (influenza A) is not more lethal than the common flu, although it is very easy to spread. So it is very interesting or relevant to take precautions for its prevention.

People most likely to suffer from influenza A H1N1.

People with chronic diseases, heart conditions and breathing problems.

Pregnant women.

People suffering from moderate to severe renal insufficiency and/or anemia.

People with liver disease or no spleen.

Severe neuromuscular diseases.

Transplanted persons.

People with immunosuppression.

People suffering from cancer.

Young people under 18 years of age who receive prolonged acetylsalicylic (aspirin) treatments.

Morbidly overweight people.

Diabetics with treatments.

Below we detail which people can contract or catch influenza A more easily and what measures should be taken to prevent it as well as if there is already an infection.

How to prevent influenza A?

In order to avoid the flu, some measures have been taken into account.

Avoid close contact with people already suffering from the flu, fever, or cough.

Maintain good hygiene by washing your hands with soap every 10 to 20 seconds frequently also wash between the fingers for better care also the pulse or wrists of the arms as an alternative. You can also use alcohol gel or liquid alcohol to disinfect.

Do not touch your eyes, nose, much less your mouth.Ventilate the most open places.

Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing with a disposable handkerchief or, if not, with the fold of your elbow.

Use masks or masks (we recommend it only in overcrowded areas or if you are prone to contagion), without forgetting that they have a time limit of use.

Avoid kissing, shaking hands while shaking hands. Also, refuse close contact, such as using glasses, spoons, or any common utensil that can bring contagion.

If you are still infected by the virus, the symptoms are the same of any flu (a fever above 38º, general malaise, cough, sore throat, muscle pain, nasal congestion, among others). The sick person is referred to the health authorities of his or her autonomous community to find out his or her current condition.

Below is the contact number for each Autonomous Community.

Likewise. The health authorities advise you not to leave your home to prevent any type of contagion. During the flu process in order to continue with the treatment and take care of the people close to you.

To expand the information, you can do it through the contact of the Ministry of Health (901 400 100). Or also from its web page.

Andalusia: 902 505 060

Aragón: 112 and 061

Balearic Islands: 061

Canary Islands: 012

Cantabria: 942 357 418

Catalonia: 902 111 444

Galicia: 061

Valencian Community: 900 161 161

Rest of Autonomous Communities: 112