The incidence of influenza has not increased in Azerbaijan, so the possibility of the appearance of H1N1 influenza is extremely low, the Deputy Director of the Anti-Plague Station of Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan, Shair Gurbanov, said.
He also said that Azerbaijan holds all the necessary measures to prevent the spread of influenza.
According to the deputy director of the Anti-Plague Station, influenza is more acute respiratory infection than swine flu. Only the laboratory can determine the infection," he said.
Furthermore, The risk of influenza-related morbidity is actually higher than the mortality rate of the swine flu, in the first case it is 5%, in the second - 2%.
People noticed a flu-like symptoms should seek medical help, they need to wear a mask, follow the rules of hygiene, and avoid public places.
