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The influenza virus H1N1 made its first victim in Switzerland. An infant died in Canton BâleCampagne, said Wednesday morning the Security Branch of the cantons. The baby arrived at the University Hospital of Basel two children a few days ago but the exact causes of death were known Tuesday. The authorities of the canton of Basel-Country will hold a press conference at 11am at the Barracks Liestal. Last week, FOPH spoke of "exponential growth phase. The number of new cases was $ 773, 2x more than the week before.

The vaccine against influenza A/H1N1 can be done to babies under 6 months. Therefore, the doctor of the University Hospitals of Geneva ClaireAnne Siegrist, an expert in vaccinology, said that the proper way to protect a baby is reaching its surroundings. In addition, professionals in early childhood has in principle been vaccinated. "The death of infants in Basel confirmed that this is very important," says Claire-Anne Siegrist. It also encourages the wearing of masks, especially when traveling by public transport or supermarket. "We are in full epidemic in Romandie. (SWISS TXT)

Two more people died of influenza A/H1N1 Thursday. This is a 46 year old woman suffering from a severe heart failure and HIV as well as a diabetic. The number of diagnosed cases has passed the bar in 4500.
Given his diabetes and with such complications, this woman would also died from the normal flu, according to spokesman Urs Rüegg confirming information to the "Tages-Anzeiger". In a normal year, hundreds of people die from flu Classic in canton Zurich, said he.

This is the second death related to swine influenza in Switzerland after the death of an infant of four months and a half last Sunday in the canton of Basel-Country. The infant of 4 months and half died from pneumonia resulting from the disease. He died in the night from Saturday to Sunday during its transport to University Hospital for Children of both Basel (UKBB). The baby also suffered a cardiac malformation and immune deficiency.

Ill for some time, the infant was treated on Saturday by an emergency physician before being transported to hospital. The test results positive to the virus H1N1 has been known until Tuesday. The staff crisis was advised to turn.

Fourth death due to influenza A in Switzerland

A man of the canton of Obwalden the virus influenza A (H1N1) and suffering from other diseases died Saturday, we learned Thursday.It was part of a risk group. The epidemic does not falter in Switzerland.

A 45 year old man died Saturday of swine influenza in the canton of Obwalden. He belonged to a risk group, said Thursday the cantonal department of security and justice.

The man was discovered dead Saturday morning. Due to the unclear circumstances of his death, an autopsy was ordered. As part of this review, the presence of H1N1 was found. Suffering from other diseases, it was part of a group particularly vulnerable. This is the fourth death caused by influenza A in Switzerland. Two women and infants have already died from the disease.

Almost 2,500 new cases in one week

The wave of swine flu continues for three weeks. Children up to fourteen years are most affected. Overall, 2423 new confirmed cases were recorded last week, bringing the total number of positive diagnoses in 6700.

With 123 cases, the number of people who were hospitalized also continues to increase. Since Monday, 24 new hospital admissions were recorded, including 10 in intensive care, listed Daniel Koch of the BAG. The new fact is that two patients aged under 30 have also been admitted to intensive care, he said.

The specialists of the federal revenues are on certain issues raised in the media. They noted that the tests conducted had revealed no virus resistant to Tamiflu in Switzerland. As for the batch of vaccine suspended in Canada, it is not distributed in Switzerland.

Regarding the possible consequences in case of immunization against swine flu, 89 adverse events were reported, including 21 considered "serious but expected," according to Virginia Masserey, immunization specialist at the BAG. These effects are related to an allergy. And insist that a causal relationship with the vaccine is excluded. «Les vaccins sont sûrs.» "Vaccines are safe."

Influenza A/H1N1 was first victim in Switzerland, the 5th in the country. He is a man of 81 years who also suffered major health problems, announced Wednesday by the Federal Office of Health. This person does not die because of influenza A/H1N1, but with this virus, "said the physician assistant Canton of Vaud Eric Masserey. Eight more people were hospitalized last week in Canton for 83 new cases in total. And the eight points of immunization Vaudois were attended by 4,000 people since its opening November 26. (SW

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There were 900 confirmed cases of H1N1 last week, the Federal Health Office said on Thursday – around 700 fewer than the previous week and 1,400 fewer than a month ago.

The infection trend among people under 30 was clearly going down but among those aged 30-64 it continued to increase slightly
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Nine people have died of the flu so far in Switzerland
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Swine flu kills Geneva victim
by Swisster Staff
January 13, 2010 | 11:28

Swine flu has killed its first victim in Geneva, according to the cantonal hospital. An elderly woman, admitted on December 18, died eleven days later, health officials said on Wednesday.

The victim was suffering from a serious respiratory illness. Sixteen people to date have succumbed in Switzerland from the influenza A (H1N1) virus at nearly one death per 2,400 cases.

Swine flu pandemic said to be on its last breath

The Federal Health Office says the swine flu pandemic that swept around the world is drawing to a close.

Patrick Mathys, head of the Health Office’s pandemic preparation unit, said on Friday that the H1N1 virus is still active but that the wave of illness is ebbing.

About 1.1 million people in Switzerland have come in contact with the virus. Some 1.3 million in the country were vaccinated against it. That's about the same as during a typical flu season. Eighteen people died from symptoms or complications related to the virus in Switzerland.

Doctors have consulted about 270,000 people for flu symptoms this season. The Health Office said it knew of 561 people who had to be hospitalised with confirmed cases of swine flu, but actual numbers of people who contracted the virus could be much higher.

The virus is believed to have killed at least 12,200 people worldwide as of the end of 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. The agency said it typically takes one to two years after a pandemic has ended to get the most accurate figures.

An external evaluation of how Swiss authorities handled the pandemic is underway.