MSP: Dengue cases slightly down, flu cases up

The Ministry of Public Health reported on Wednesday that the situation of dengue cases in the country was similar to the previous week, but there was a slight decrease in suspected cases.

Likewise, he reported a slight increase in cases of influenza A (HINI), influenza A (H3N2) and influenza B and the number of people with respiratory illnesses visiting the country’s health centers in recent days.

Regarding dengue fever, Dr. Hugo Mendoza Pediatric Hospital has 90 inpatients with febrile symptoms but in stable condition, while Dr. Robert Reid Cabral has 54 stable inpatients, two of whom are in the intensive care unit due to comorbidities.

Dr. Eladio Pérez, Undersecretary of the Collective Health Ministry, explained that dengue cases are beginning to decrease slightly in some pediatric hospitals in the greater Santo Domingo region, but beyond that, most cases are concentrated in Santiago, San Cristóbal, La Vega, Puerto Plata, Barahona and Montecristi. Serotypes 02 and 03 predominate.

The total number of cases recorded in the year to the current epidemiological week (SE #37) is 8,772 and 9 deaths, giving a mortality rate of 0.9%

Cases are falling by as much as 80 per week, he said.

“The behavior of the disease is declining, slightly decreasing, we are seeing cases, but the diversity of contagions is not as diverse as before; this is evidenced by the epidemiological analysis we do weekly to track the number of cases,” Deputy Minister Perez said.

The official asked patients not to self-medicate but to visit the nearest health center if they experience dengue-like symptoms, namely fever, vomiting, muscle and joint pain, headache and eye pain.

Likewise, during a regular press briefing, Health Secretary Dr. Daniel Rivera announced the start of Flu Vaccination Day, which provides a stage for journalists, communicators and photojournalists covering health sources to enjoy the flu Benefits of Vaccination.seasonal flu vaccine

The Minister of Health advises the most vulnerable people to go to health centers and vaccination stations across the country to get a flu shot to avoid a large number of infections, as the flu spreads more easily.

He said people affected by Covid-19 should pay special attention to getting this vaccine as it helps strengthen the immune system and helps avoid pneumonia and other respiratory diseases.