The intensity of the influenza epidemic is on the rise

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-19

On December 1, the Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a notice: The monitoring results of sentinel hospitals in our city show that the epidemic intensity of influenza is on the rise, and the results of multi-etiological surveillance show that the main infectious agents are influenza virus (mainly influenza A (H3N2), Streptococcus pneumoniae, rhinovirus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, etc.

Winter and spring are the seasons of high incidence of respiratory infections such as epidemic viruses and viral diarrhea such as norovirus, among which influenza is highly contagious and the population is generally susceptible.

The relevant person in charge of the Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention reminded that schools, childcare institutions, medical institutions and other units should take prevention and control measures as soon as possible. The public should actively get vaccinated against the new crown, influenza, pneumococcal and other vaccines, which is also the most effective and economical way;It is necessary to develop a healthy lifestyle, maintain adequate sleep, adequate nutrition, and moderate physical exercise;In the season of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, especially when going to crowded places and taking public transportation, develop good hygiene Xi habits such as wearing masks and washing hands frequently;Once symptoms of respiratory tract infection such as fever and cough appear, patients should minimize going out to avoid infecting other people with pathogens, and seek medical attention in time if the condition becomes more serious.

Large hospitals are densely populated, the waiting time for treatment is relatively long, and the risk of cross-infection is high. The person in charge said.

Editor: Qingqi.

Second trial: Dai Ping, Tang Jianhua.

Third trial: Ye Xinfu.

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