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The Department of Health and Social Services has urged the public to take the necessary precautions to prevent swine flu as virus cases continue to increase.
Statement issued yesterday by Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Petronella Masabane Since 1965, the first cases of H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu, have been reported by private health facilities in Windhoek, but an increase has been reported throughout the country.
Up to now, 70 cases have been confirmed in the laboratory. 35 of which come from Windhoek; 24 from Okahandja; six of Rehoboth; two from Gobabis; and one each from Aranos, Ondangwa and Katima Mulilo. Of the 70 cases, 28 are children aged five and under; 10 are children aged five to nine, and 32 are aged between 10 and 80 years old.
"The virus has been circulating in the last decade, all year, but cases peak in winter, which means that people will get sick of this particular strain," the statement said. 19659003] The virus is mainly transmitted by coughing and sneezing or by direct contact with surfaces contaminated by infected droplets.The people most at risk are children under five, people over 65, Pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems The Ministry has stated that the best protection against H1N1 flu is vaccination against seasonal influenza
H1N1 influenza strain is covered by seasonal influenza vaccine available in the country
mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and wash your hands regularly with soap and water. experienced a large-scale epidemic during the 2009-2010 period, with more than 8,000 cases reported, including 102 positive cases.
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