When everyone taught that H1N1 is all gone due to the fact winter is here and mosquito’s are few then there comes the surprising event called H1N1. In recent past days it took off 2 lives in Mauritius and suppose Government is trying to chase by doing all the operations which is possibly in their control.  One must always remember that you need to take precautions and visit the doctor as soon as you are hit by a FLU or having any other closer symptoms.

Well one should not blame the Government if you are hit by H1N1 option, but they must blame themselves for not following the safety precautions.  So here the simple things do matter, a personal hygiene of yourself and your surroundings for sure.  Mauritius government is doing all thats possible for recent past weeks to get everything into control so these are some of the facts listed below.

5960 persons were vaccinated against influenza A (H1N1) during the weekend at the show of Health, Welfare and Sport held at the Swami Vivekananda Convention Centre.

Indeed, 10,000 doses of vaccine were made available to the public by the Ministry of Health. The public has welcomed this initiative. Saturday and Sunday, young and old, queuing to get vaccinated.

The vaccination campaign against influenza A (H1N1) has been intensified at the health centers and hospitals across the country, and Rodrigues. In early winter, the flu vaccines were mainly reserved for the elderly, and pregnant women among others. However, now everyone can get vaccinated. It should be noted that before being vaccinated person must not have flu symptoms such as cough.

According to Dr. Hack Sorefan, spokesman for the Private Medical Practitioners Association (ARPU) is expected to decline in the number of cases of influenza A. He suggested several possible reasons for this decline: increased vaccination campaign, a public awareness about precautions to take. It welcomes the decision of the Department of vaccinating a larger number of people. The time factor will also contribute to improving the situation. The temperature has risen slightly in recent days. And soon it will be the end of winter. This favors the least spread of influenza.

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