Swine flu how dangerous is it

As the threat of African Swine Flu entering Vietnam rises, preventive measures such as close monitoring, culling, and inspections are being deployed. Illustrative image (Source: VNA)   Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is working with authorities to prevent the infiltration of the fast-spreading African Swine Flu into Vietnam.   African Swine Flu (ASF) is a contagious disease which affects pigs. Although not dangerous towards humans, the near 100 percent mortality rate, ease of spread and the virus’s resilience makes the diseases very deadly.    The disease, which has no cure, has affected 19 countries. In China, from August to November, more than 70 cases of infection were detected. Nguyen Van Long, head of the epidemiology department of the Department of Animal Health, said that Vietnam faced a high risk because of the transporting and smuggling of pork products of unclear origin from regions affected by ASF … [Read more...] about Ministry takes steps to prevent entry of African Swine Flu

A doctor checks on a patient with the swine flu H1N1 (Illustrative photo: VNA) Tra Vinh, August 9 (VNA) – The Health Department in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on August 9 announced that it has recorded a death caused by the swine flu A/H1N1. The deceased, Nguyen Thanh Hong, 60, was hospitalised at the local Tieu Can general hospital on July 31 over breathing problems. He was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – a common lung disease, high blood pressure, and Cushing's syndrome – a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to cortisol. He was transferred to the Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City and died five days later. Tests from the Ho Chi Minh City Pasteur Institute showed that he was positive for A/H1N1. Cao My Phuong, Director of the Tra Vinh Health Department, said the agency is intensifying measures to prevent the disease from speading. She unveiled that Hong’s house and its surrounding areas have … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh reports one death over swine flu

Patients with symptoms of A/H1N1 swine flu should receive treatment at hospitals and be segregated to prevent the spread of the virus (Photo: VNA)   HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Provinces in the Mekong Delta are taking measures to prevent the spread of swine flu A/H1N1 in the region. The rainy season is an ideal environment for many seasonal diseases and puts the region under high risk of a swine flu outbreak. Since the beginning of the year, the Mekong Delta has recorded four deaths from swine flu, including one in Vinh Long province, one in Ca Mau province and two in Ben Tre province. Many swine flu cases have also been recorded in Hau Giang province. Phan Thanh Tung, Deputy Director of Hau Giang province’s Department of Health, said in April it had launched a campaign to prevent and control A/H1N1 flu, providing treatment guidance to locals. Localities report weekly to the department and the province’s steering board for … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta on alert against swine flu