WHO warns of second and third waves of swine influenza

Worldwide epidemic of swine flu on the wane. Thus, the peak of the epidemic was registered in the UK, USA and Ukraine. In the capital of Ukraine officially declared an end to the epidemic. However, experts do not advise to relax. World Health Organization (WHO) warned on the second and third waves of influenza, which can become more widespread and dangerous in connection with mutations of the virus.

WHO warns that by the end of the epidemic of influenza H1N1 disease pereboleet third of the world. Although experts have not yet confirmed the beginning of the second wave of swine flu, a growing number of cases in India alarming. On Monday, the country registered 78 new cases.

According to experts, low temperature creates favorable conditions for the spread of influenza virus. As the winter in humans slows the circulation of blood due to constriction of blood vessels to keep warm, most viruses become dangerous at this time of year.

With the advent of winter in the northern hemisphere and Europe expected to increase the incidence of swine flu. Although, according to local authorities, the number of cases decreases, WHO has reported 850 deaths from swine flu in Europe and America over the past week. Mutations of the virus reported in France, Norway, China and Ukraine. Specialists concerned about the situation in China where the epidemic virus is also a bird flu.

Although vaccines are still considered effective, WHO was aware of 75 cases of infection resistant to the antiviral drug Tamiflu virus.