Influenza Activity in the Caribbean
For the year to date, the Caribbean Public Health
Agency (CARPHA) received 284 samples for influenza virus testing. Forty-seven (47) tested positive of which 14 were typed as Influenza A H1N1.
The table below shows number of samples received and tested positive for Influenza A for 2013 -2014.
CARPHA would like to advise members of the public to practice respiratory hygiene measures in order to reduce the risk of transmission of influenza and other respiratory viruses. You should cover your mouth with a tissue or handkerchief, or use your elbow, if sneezing or coughing. You should safely
dispose of used tissues; wash your hands with soap and water after coughing and sneezing and before and after meal preparation, eating and use of the toilets. Alternatively, you may use an alcohol based hand-sanitizer.
Please find attached an audio clip from CARPHA pertaining to Influenza activity in the Caribbean.
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