Two brothers died after being suspected of being infected with the H1N1 virus in Jazan. And "health":

"Gawi": We follow dizziness strains and cases of severe pneumonia throughout the year

Sources have revealed that "previously" two Saudi brothers from villages in Al – Darb province have died after one of them was hospitalized in the ICU 's intensive care unit. Bish hospital for suspicion of infection with the swine flu virus and was referred to another hospital where he died. Followed by his brother also with the same symptoms, and died at Prince Mohammed bin Nasser hospital.

Nabil bin Issa Ghawi, director of communication, relations and outreach, Jazan's health spokesperson, answered a question, "sometime" that the flu is one of the most important respiratory diseases of Viral origin, that vaccination can prevent and that is easily transmissible in any society.

The Ministry of Health announced in recent weeks that the winter season was characterized by high activity of the influenza virus, especially the H1N1 strain, in different parts of Saudi Arabia, an activity similar to that observed in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in South and Central Asia.

"The difference in influenza activity from one year to the next is related to the nature of the virus and the ongoing genetic changes that result in a large number of sub-strains that differ in their ability. to spread and cause illness, "she said.

He added: The symptoms range from a prescription and a mild cough to pneumonia, which can have serious consequences. Two cases of death were reported at Prince Mohammed bin Nasser hospital and at the Al-Hayat National Hospital in Jizan, due to chronic diseases, including diabetes, pressure, pneumonia, chronic kidney disease and other cases of severe pneumonia, leukemia, renal function and blood toxic shock.

He said: Global death rates from influenza range from 0.1 to 2% of the total number of people infected. About 20% of patients do not show symptoms of infection. Here, we would like to emphasize the importance of taking the flu vaccine, which is the best way to reduce the burden of the disease and reduce the resulting complications.

Abizaid: The Ministry monitored the seasonal activity of the influenza virus through control centers located in the regions of Saudi Arabia, linked to the World Health Organization's global network, continuing to monitor the types of strains and the incidence of severe pneumonia throughout the year.

The prevention and treatment of the H1N1 strain does not differ from that of other influenza strains and the current influenza vaccine covers the H1N1 strain, as well as the H3N2 and B strains.

With respect to the preventative measures related to confirmed cases during the influenza season, he stated: This is not usually the laboratory examination of all contacts of confirmed cases, but the assessment of the presence of symptoms or symptoms. the absence of contact. Those who have not had influenza vaccine symptoms will be vaccinated and those who show symptoms of a specific treatment will be treated if the condition requires it.

He continued: The Ministry of Health continues to implement vaccination campaigns with the influenza vaccine, which is the best way to reduce the burden of the disease and reduce the complications that result. To date, fortunately, nearly 3 million people have been vaccinated at the Saudi level. The campaign aims to cover 3.5 million people this season. The vaccination campaign targets those most at risk of influenza complications, such as pregnant women, children, the elderly and people with certain chronic diseases.