Six people died because of flu Pig

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

28 Patients added new


JAKARTA (BP) - The number of patients died from the virus H1N1 (swine flu) in Indonesia continues to grow. We have had six people died from the virus. It is estimated that number would continue to grow. Results Research and Development Agency Ministry of Health report calls until now there are 1033 people already infected with the virus. The spread of the virus still occurs in 24 provinces. In fact, the day yesterday there was an additional 28 new patients.


Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health (P2PL) MOH Prof. Tjandra Yoga Aditama explained, the patient died of swine flu was growing. "But, before they actually also have a history of other diseases," explained Tjandra. Because of that, as early as possible people should check his physical condition if it started with the flu.
Because, said Tjandra, influenza A H1N1 is spread through direct contact from person to person. That is, through coughing, sneezing or objects that come into contact with the patient. That is why, the spread of H1N1 virus very quickly. "But, in fact preventable," he explained.


Effective way to prevent disease by maintaining healthy body condition. Including, eat balanced nutrition, regular exercise and adequate rest. "The thing that looks like a simple but very important, that is washing hands with soap," he explained.


Tjandra explained, the number of casualties due to this virus would most likely increase. Because, according to the WHO explanation, swine flu virus was affected by temperature changes. This can be observed from the WHO compiled the report that cases of swine flu deaths occurred in various countries with varying temperature conditions. Both hot and cold weather.


Currently, more than 18 laboratories in the world have confirmed that the influenza epidemic had hit 177 countries with mortality rates up to 1800 people.


"Therefore, the true spread of the virus difficult to predict. Nevertheless, said Tjandra, MOH still trying to overcome this problem. Side tamiflu ensure sufficient supplies until the end of the year. In addition, said Tjandra, tamiflu only given to patients suffering from severe flu.