Wang Dayan, director of the National Influenza Center of the Institute of Viral Diseases of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said that winter and spring are the seasons of high incidence of influenza and other respiratory diseases, and it is recommended that the public can understand some basic knowledge of prevention and control of common respiratory diseases, and adopt scientific prevention methods, which can effectively reduce the risk of infection.
First, it is necessary to wear masks scientifically. If people go to places with closed and crowded environments, take public transportation or go to medical treatment, they are advised to wear masks and pay attention to changing them in time.
The second is to develop good personal hygiene Xi. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, towel, or elbow when coughing or sneezing, and wash your hands or clean your hands after touching public facilities such as elevator buttons and door handles.
The third is to develop a healthy lifestyle. In daily life, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining adequate sleep, adequate nutrition, and appropriate physical exercise to enhance physical fitness and improve physical resistance.
Fourth, we must actively get vaccinated. The most effective and economical way to prevent infectious diseases is vaccination, which can effectively reduce the risk of infection and severe disease by vaccinating against new crown, influenza, pneumonia, etc., especially the elderly, patients with underlying diseases, children and other key groups should be actively vaccinated.
Fifth, we must do a good job of self-health monitoring. If you have symptoms of respiratory infection such as fever, cough, and sore throat, it is recommended to rest at home as much as possible and avoid going to crowded places. If you do need to travel, wear a mask to prevent spreading the disease to others.
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