3 weeks period is recommended between seasonal and pandemic vaccines

The French authorities advise not to delay the seasonal vaccine, then to meet a deadline of at least three weeks before receiving the pandemic vaccine, as recommended by the High Council of Public Health.

People over 65, those suffering from certain illnesses, those residing in a medical facility in the medium or long stay and health professionals are covered by the vaccination for seasonal influenza. More than 9 million policyholders Monday will receive a voucher that will allow them to get free, from Friday, September 25, the vaccine in their pharmacy.

The seniors do not, however, among the first people targeted for vaccination against influenza A H1N1, which will be ready in October, because they would be even better protected against pandemic viruses because their immune system has already met with the same virus type . those priorities for the new vaccine against influenza are pregnant women, young children, immunocompromised patients and caregivers.

Seasonal flu annually affects 2.5 million people in France. It causes about 2,500 deaths per year, of which 90% are over 65 years.

Review Influenza A H1N1 - 1st October 2009

Worldwide:

>> 5'382 (5'676) dead:

• Americas (4'061-4'353) 1'529 in the United States, 899 (1'114) to Brazil, Argentina 538, 231 (308) in Mexico, 143 in Peru, 132 in Chile, 91 in Colombia , 83 in Venezuela, 78 in Canada, 60 in Ecuador, 54 in Bolivia, 52 Paraguay, 37 in Costa Rica, 33 in Uruguay, 21 in Dominican Republic, 19 in El Salvador, 15 in Honduras, 13 in Guatemala, 11 in Nicaragua , 11 in Panama, 4 in Jamaica, 2 in Suriname, 1 Barbados, 1 in French Guiana, 1 in the Cayman Islands, 1 in Martinique and 1 in St. Kitts and Nevis.
• Asia (843-844): 329 India, 165 in Thailand, 77 in Malaysia, 35 in Saudi Arabia, 28 in the Philippines, 28 in Israel, 24 in Hong Kong, 21 in Oman, 18 in Japan, 18 in Singapore, 18 Taiwan, 16 in Vietnam, 11 in South Korea, 10 in Indonesia, 8 in Kuwait, 6 the United Arab Emirates, Yemen 6, 4 to Bangladesh, Iran 4, 3 to Bahrain, Qatar in 3, 2 in Lebanon , 2 in Syria, 1 in Brunei, Cambodia 1, Georgia 1, 1 in Iraq, 1 in Laos, Macau 1, 1 and 0 in Palestine (1) in Russia.
• Oceania (220): 180 in Australia, 18 in New Zealand, 9 in New Caledonia, 7 in French Polynesia, 2 to Samoa, Cook Islands 1, 1 Marshall Islands, 1 in the Solomon Islands and Tonga Islands 1 .
• Europe (154-155): 82 in Great Britain, 36 in Spain, 6 in metropolitan France, 4 in Italy, 4 in Norway, 4 The Netherlands, 3 in Greece, 3 in Malta, 2 in Belgium, 2 in Hungary, 2 Ireland 2 Sweden 1 Germany, 1 Bulgaria, 1 in Luxembourg and 1 (2) in Portugal.
• Africa (104): 83 in South Africa, 8 in Mauritius, 6 at the Meeting, 2 in Egypt, 2 in Mozambique, 1 in Ghana, 1 in Madagascar and 1 in Namibia.

>> + Of 441'000 registered cases (affected country):
36'644 cases of influenza A H1N1 confirmed in Australia.


In France - 30 confirmed deaths

The kindergarten Amur - who has 45 children - has closed its doors yesterday for a period of one week. This precautionary closure has been taken following the outbreak of influenza in 4 students. "The four persons employed in school Amur not found so far technically unemployed: they are responsible, this morning, to clean all that has been in contact with children. What a lot of work in two kindergarten classes: door handles, beds, dining room ... and hundreds of toys. "

(Source: The New Republic)

Normal Body Temperature, Fever, Symptoms of Fever

Normal body Temperaure:

The normal body temperature at rest, is 37 ° C (36.5 ° C and 37.5 ° C by the people) when taken by mouth.

It varies slightly depending on time of day, being generally lower in the morning and higher in late afternoon.

The rectal temperature is higher by about 0.5 ° C than the oral temperature (in the mouth) while the temperature under the armpit is slightly lower than oral temperature.

Fever:

The fever is at a temperature above 37.5 ° C (or 38 ° C depending on definitions). Beyond 40 ° C, there is a high fever.

Symptoms of fever:

Symptoms are fever, chills, sweating, feeling cold and feeling weak.

About 3% of children 18 months to three years experience seizures when they have a high fever.

Causes of fever

Fever is usually caused by a reaction of the body's defense against aggression. Blood cells, monocytes, produce pyrogens, which cause fever. The agency thus produces pyrogens in response to infection, inflammation, cancer or allergy.

Influenza A H1N1: What hydro-alcoholic solution to choose?

Used for many years in the hospital world, the use of hydro-alcoholic gel is widespread in this period of epidemic influenza A H1N1 (swine flu). Practice, the hydro-alcoholic solution everywhere carried away and do not require water.

The hydro-alcoholic gels are not more effective than handwashing with soap. They are only effective when used on hands dry and relatively clean. They also have no cleaning effect.

Composed largely of alcohol, they spoil quickly hands if used frequently. They must not come into contact with mucous membranes or injury. Accidents such as the projection into the eye should be avoided (use by children is thus more risky). Smokers must be careful because these solutions are flammable.

The hydro-alcoholic solutions on the market have almost all the same actions:

• Bactericidal (NF 1040),
• Fungicide / yeasticidal (NF 1275),
• Virucidal (NF T72-180, NC 14476), essential action against the influenza virus.
  

Some gels bearing the words "cleansing" does not have the antiseptic or disinfectant.

Other criteria that distinguish these products relate to practical aspects and tolerability.

They come in forms of gels, sprays and wipes. They vary from bottle to pump a liter in pocket format of 30 ml. The gel is convenient for hand hygiene. The wipes allow disinfecting objects.

Some products contain additives protective skin as aloe vera, which reduce the drying effect of the product. Some brands offer products based alcohol plant extracts and lemon (known for its anti-bacterial).

A hydro-alcoholic solution is used effectively as well: on dry hands, take a dab of product in the palm of your hand and rub for 30 seconds. Everything must be scrubbed: the tops of hands, palms, between fingers, nails, wrists, and that until the product has completely dried.

Influenza H1N1with sources:
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Preparing for influenza A (H1N1): do what you need at home?

The Agency of Health Canada gives the following advice in preparation of the possibility of having to cure or treat a loved one.

Ensure you have at hand the following items:

• Medicines against pain and fever, Tylenol or Advil for example, to treat fever and headache;
• A thermometer;
• Reserves of essential drugs like insulin for people with diabetes, for example;
• Cleaning products, including disinfectants; 
• Soap or water-alcohol solution to disinfect their hands; 
• Non-perishable foods such as soups, fruits and canned vegetables, and liquids (water, juice) in the event of not being able to go to the grocery store.