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Seasonal epizootic initiated earlier, compared to previous years
The national director of epidemiological surveillance, Alfredo Olmedo, presented the results of the report on the seasonal epidemic of influenza virus, during the last year. In his presentation to the National Influenza Committee, Olmedo reported that influenza activity in Ecuador during the 2017-2018 season was considered high, surpbading seasonal seasonal levels in the country.
The seasonal influenza epidemic began earlier than expected compared to previous years, exhibited a peak peak of circulation in epidemiologic week 3. There was predominance of type A (H1N1) with low co -circulation type A (H3N2) The Ministry of Public Health undertook a vaccination campaign for the population at risk: children under 5, aged over 65, pregnant women, chronic patients, staff. of health, persons deprived of their liberty and persons with special abilities.
Health services were reorganized and referral health center professionals were trained, case definitions were strengthened in sentinel surveillance systems and unusual cases, the National Committee of Experts for the flu has also been formed.
Another strategy was to strengthen infection control in the health services, the art In response to all the institutions of the health services network, face-to-face training was provided to health professionals, in coordination with the Association of Clinics and Private Hospitals of Ecuador (ACHPE) in Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Orellana, Ambato, Riobamba and Ibarra.
Nationally, for the 2017-2018 influenza season, there has been a very high level of circulation of this virus compared to previous seasons. The influenza activity of the 2017-2018 season resulted in an atypical epidemic wave, with a peak peak in EW 3 (January 14-20, 2018) and a duration of 18 weeks, the largest of the last [19659003] The National Director of Epidemiological Surveillance indicated that during the first phase, training workshops were organized on 31 January, 1 and 2 February 2018 in Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca, where 50 health professionals have been trained. in the guidelines for the management of influenza by the epidemic in the period 2017-2018.
He also announced that on February 14, 2018, professionals from the cities of Ambato and Riobamba were trained. February 15 and 16 of the same year, professionals from Orellana and Ibarra
(FO)
Source: Ministry of Public Health
The seasonal influenza epidemic started earlier than planned in previous years, showed a peak peak of circulation in epidemiological week 3. There was a predominance of type A (H1N1) with low co-circulation of type A (H3N2) followed by influenza B.
To attack the epidemic, the Ministry of Public Health undertook a vaccination campaign for the population at risk: children under 5, over 65, pregnant women, chronically ill health personnel, persons deprived of their liberty and persons with special abilities.
Health services were reorganized and referral health facility professionals trained, case definitions strengthened in sentinel surveillance systems and, in some cases
Another strategy was to strengthen infection control in health services, the articulation of the response with all institutions of the health services network, face-to-face training was provided to health professionals. Health, in coordination with the Association of Private Clinics and Hospitals of Ecuador (ACHPE) in Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Orellana, Ambato, Riobamba and Ibarra.
Nationwide, for the 2017-2018 influenza season, there has been a very high level of circulation of this virus compared to previous seasons. The influenza activity of the 2017-2018 season resulted in an atypical epidemic wave, with a peak peak in EW 3 (January 14-20, 2018) and a duration of 18 weeks, the largest of the last [19659003] The National Director of Epidemiological Surveillance indicated that during the first phase, training workshops were organized on 31 January, 1 and 2 February 2018 in Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca, where 50 health professionals have been trained. in the guidelines for the management of influenza by the epidemic in the period 2017-2018.
He also announced that on February 14, 2018, professionals from the cities of Ambato and Riobamba were trained. On February 15 and 16 of the same year, professionals from Orellana and Ibarra, respectively
(FO)
Source: Ministry of Public Health
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