• April 24, 2024

For many, it is considered pandemic of the 21st century, but how has the influenza to our country (beyond the AH1N1 type), and which are the states with the most cases?

According to New York Department of Health , influenza is a respiratory disease contagious that can cause from a mild reaction to a serious one, and in some cases produce death. Elderly people, children and people with certain health conditions are at high risk of complications.

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According to figures from the Ministry of Health (Ssa) , cases of influenza they rose to 965 in the fourth week of January.

According to the last court prepared by the Ssa, on January 27, 2014 are the states that have the greatest number of sick people in the country. influenza They are the following:

1. Jalisco: 304 cases, 26 deaths.

2. San Luis Potosí: 268 cases, 14 deaths.

3. federal District : 137 cases, 16 deaths.

4. Aguascalientes : 121 cases, 9 deaths.

5. New Lion: 115 cases, 3 deaths.

6. Gentleman: 111 cases, 17 deaths.

7. Zacatecas: 102 cases, 10 deaths.

8. Michoacán: 90 cases, 10 deaths.

9. Baja California: 74 cases, 27 deaths.

10. Querétaro: 68 cases, 9 deaths.

However, the number could be higher since in the country this virus is "underdiagnosed", because it does not have the infrastructure to detect this type of virus. influenza and only quick tests are carried out that manage to find type A and B.

Some measures you can use to prevent are the following: wash your hands, cough cover your mouth, do not spit and do not touch your face with dirty hands.

Remember that your health is in your hands, do not forget it.

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