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18/07/2012
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Children 6 months to 2 years should take the second dose of vaccine.
In 2012, there have been 1,353 cases of the disease and 148 deaths in the country.
The Ministry of Health issued a warning to parents to remember that children aged six months to two years of age should take a second dose of vaccine against swine flu
This year, the government divided the vaccination of children in two stages. The first occurred in May. Now, a month and a half later, the children must take the second dose of vaccine. Experts say the increase is necessary because, with only half the dose does not make the same effect.
In 2012 were registered 1353 cases of infection by the H1N1 flu virus, causing 148 deaths. In 2011 were 27 deaths in total.
The Ministry of Health reported that the situation is worse in the South and Southeast. In Minas Gerais, were recorded 15 deaths this year.
Pregnant women can receive the vaccine free at public health clinics, because they are part of the risk group.
prevention
In São Paulo, the 14 recorded deaths due to flu this year did the Catholic Church to change the habits in the masses. At the entrance of churches, now instead of holy water is alcohol gel.
The churches also began to leave the doors open during the celebrations and to the Eucharist in the hands of the faithful. According to the priests, the methods are to prevent disease.
Source: G1 News
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