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UPDATE ON SWINE FLU (H1N1 INFLUENZA)

Please be informed that there have been  confirmed patients of swine flu in Tanzania.

IST clinic is in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health to tackle this flu. We have been provided with rapid tests (swabs) which can detect the disease within 1-2 days for free. If tested positive, treatment with Tamiflu can be started straight away.

If you have any flu symptoms, and especially if you have been traveling abroad, please inform the receptionist straight away so that you can undergo a test and receive a protective mask if needed.

If you think you might have been infected please call the clinic for telephonic advise first.

The clinic is also in continuous contact with the direction and board of the International School in order to limit the spread of H1N1 influenza within the IST-community.

As you will be aware the swine flu has been spreading rapidly.

In order to limit possible spread of the infection please observe the following:

If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Do not go to work or school if ill. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Put your used tissue in the waste basket.  Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

The following can be done to avoid getting sick:

There is no vaccine available right now to protect swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

  • Cover your nose and mount with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • If you get sick with influenza, it is recommended that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

 We appreciate your cooperation in this.

 Dr Ype Smit and Dr Belia Klaassen


 
 
New Ultrasound Machine at the IST Clinic

The IST Clinic has a new ultrasound machine, which also allows for endo-vaginal ultrasounds. This technique provides much better and more detailed images of early pregnancy and is more accurate for ante-natal screening of Down's syndrome and spina bifida at an earlier stage of pregnancy. In addition to this serum samples can be sent for screening of these conditions.

The endo-vaginal probe also gives much clearer images and diagnostic information in case of gynaecological conditions concerning the ovaries, tubes and the uterus. 

You are advised to make prior appointments for ultrasound investigations by Dr. Belia Klaassen and at that time please request information on preparations that may be required.   
 
Yellow Fever

ALERT       Yellow Fever Certificate again requird at all entry points in Tanzania from February 1st 2008

Please see the quoted text, whereby ALL passengers travelling to Tanzania must have a valid Yellow Fever Certificate with them on arrival in Tanzania.  The date of vaccination needs to be at least 10 days prior to entry.

The Yellow Fever vaccination is valid for 10 years. 

QUOTE: 

Please note the following applies for ALL passengers traveling to Tanzania:

1.As Tanzania is a country at risk of being infected by yellow fever,Health officials have instructed that from 14th January 2008 all HEALTH SURVEILLANCE DESKS in Tanzania have been reinstalled in all borders points, sea ports and international airports.With effect from Monday 21st January 2008 all passengers traveling to Tanzania will be required to produce a valid yellow fever certificate upon arrival in any entry point in TZ.  Due to late circulation of notice by Tanzanian authorities, this will be properly enforced at all borders, ports and international airports from 1st February 2008.

2.Please advise all current and prospective passengers of the need to carry a valid yellow fever certificate if traveling to Tanzania.  The vaccination needs to be administered at least 10 days before travel to Tanzania.

 If you are leaving Tanzania you will need this on your return so please make sure that you have the vaccination and your Yellow Fever Certificate updated  before you leave.

Yellow Fever vaccinations as well as the vaccination booklets can be provided at the IST Clinic. Please inform the reception staff that you are coming only for the vaccination and  the vaccianation can be given by the nurse in order to save your time.

 
 
Influenza Vaccination
The IST Clinic  has a stock of the new 2008-2009 Northern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccines.This vaccine can be given from the age of 6 months onwards. For those travelling south there are also Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccines availabe.
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