December 29, 2023
Refuting rumors: The Ministry of Defense refuted the so-called "Israeli cargo ship was denied help from the Chinese Navy".
Truth:In response to the report that "an Israeli merchant ship was rejected for help from the Chinese Navy ship in Urumqi", Wu Qian, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, responded at a regular press conference on December 28 that this is outright fake news. According to Xinhua News Agency 25**, an overseas social platform account with more than 100,000 "fans" posted with the Associated Press as a "source" that "the Chinese ** ship refused to assist the Israeli cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and ignored their calls for help." This rumor was immediately debunked by several authoritative sources. In fact, the Associated Press didn't have that report at all. (*Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China, Xinhua News Agency).
Rumor: Driving a new energy vehicle on a rainy day will leak electricity?
Truth:The statement that "driving a new energy vehicle on a rainy day will leak electricity" is untrue. In fact, in the design process of new energy vehicles, the key components will consider the IP level, that is, the dustproof and waterproof level, and there will be no water leakage under normal circumstances. New energy vehicles will be between the high voltage, power supply and the vehicle ground wire, after the wire is connected, the whole car even when the leakage of its high-voltage parts and the vehicle is the same voltage, there is no voltage difference, can be used with confidence. At the same time, it is recommended to pay close attention to the insulated alarm lights during wading and driving, and once the alarm lights are on, stop immediately and wait for rescue. If the power battery is soaked in water after the vehicle is wading, even if no abnormality is found, it is recommended to go to the maintenance unit for a safety inspection to ensure safety. (*Technology**).
Myth: The protective effect of HPV vaccine increases exponentially as the price increases
Truth:This statement is incorrect. Different valences of HPV vaccines cover different types of HPV virus types. The risk of cancer varies depending on the type of virus. An increase in the type of coverage does not equal an exponential increase in the protective effect.
It is currently available on the market.
2, 4, and 9-valent HPV vaccines. The bivalent is aimed at HPV high-risk types 16 and 18, and the quadrivalent has more low-risk types 6 and 11, that is, the disease types such as genital warts, and the nine-valent has added 5 high-risk types on the basis of the quadrivalent. Studies have shown that 845% of Chinese patients with cervical squamous cell carcinoma have HPV16 type 18 infection. We should be vigilant about high-risk types to reduce the risk of cervical cancer
When choosing HPV vaccines with different prices, it is also necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as applicable age, infection risk, and adverse reactionsIt is more important to get vaccinated as early as possible, and it is more beneficial and more important。(*Scientific Rumor Refutation Platform).
Tips: Ministry of Emergency Management: Please put away the safety tips for the 2024 New Year's Day holiday
Details:The 2024 New Year's Day holiday is approaching, and the Ministry of Emergency Management reminds:
1.Focus on travel safety. Recently, the haze weather in central and southern North China, Huanghuai, eastern Jianghuai, Sichuan Basin and other places has been heavier, and the public should pay attention to the latest forecasts, warnings and traffic information, and arrange their trips reasonably. During the New Year's Day holiday, it is also necessary to pay attention to the impact of cold air and strong winds in the northern region and local low temperature rain and snow in the northeast and southwest, and pay attention to personal protection and travel safety.
2.Pay attention to the safety of rally activities. During the New Year's Day holiday, festivals, tourism, entertainment and other activities increase, ** logistics gathering, it is necessary to strengthen the safety control of major gathering activities such as Chinese New Year's Eve, and prevent accidents such as fire and stampede in crowded places.
3.Pay attention to the safety of production and business activities. At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, production and business activities are active, and it is necessary to strengthen the investigation of hidden dangers in mining, chemical industry, fireworks, transportation, construction and other industries, strictly control risks, rectify hidden dangers in a timely manner, and prevent all kinds of accidents.
4.Focus on gas safety. As the use of electricity, gas and fire increases during holidays, the public should pay attention to the safety of gas and coal, keep indoor ventilation, and beware of carbon monoxide poisoning.
5.Pay attention to forest and grassland fire safety. During the New Year's Day, it is the southern forest fire prevention period, and when entering the forest area, you should consciously abide by the fire prevention regulations, do not smoke, do not fire, do not set off fireworks, do not burn paper and incense, and strictly prevent forest fires. (*Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China).