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pdf 3 April 2009: Dengue – situation in the Americas – update  Published Popular

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This brief update provides epidemiogical data for 2009 on reported dengue outbreaks in the various subregions of the Americas, by country and area within the affected country when deemed relevant, up to 3 April (EW 13) 2009. It also briefly describes the activities on which PAHO is working with the countries.

pdf 30 January 2009: Yellow Fever – situation in the Americas – update  Published Popular

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pdf 31 March 2009: Yellow Fever – situation in the Americas – update  Published Popular

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This update describes the status of the yellow fever outbreaks that have taken place this year in Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela, as well as the response to them and recommendations to be followed to control them.

pdf 5 March 2009: Dengue – situation in the Americas – update  Published Popular

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This brief report describes the situation of dengue in the Americas up to 5 March 2009, with descriptions on each subregion and country affected and a variety of tables and figures, along with technical cooperation offered by PAHO/WHO to combat the situation and what recommendations to follow.

pdf 6 February 2009: Dengue – situation in Bolivia  Published Popular

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Up to 6 February 2009 (Epidemiological Weeks/ EWs 1–5), reports indicate:

  • 12,372 suspected cases of dengue.
  • 1,326 confirmed cases of classic dengue.
  • 55 suspected cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF).
  • 7 deaths under investigation.
  • Fatality Rate: 12.7 %
  • Serotypes identified: DEN 1 and 3

    • Departments affected: Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Oruro, Pando, Potosi, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Tarija.  The increase in incidence is mostly concentrated in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

    pdf January 2009: Circulation of Jungle Yellow Fever Virus – increase in the Americas  Published Popular

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