The 2024 Spring Festival has begun, and many people are already on their way home. Xuhui CDC reminds that while enjoying the joy of reunion, we should also pay attention to infectious diseases that "wait for the opportunity". More protection, more peace of mind.
Respiratory infections
In winter and spring, people have more indoor activities, less windows for ventilation, and the spring transportation brings a sharp increase in density, resulting in a significant increase in the chance of contact between people and respiratory pathogens.
Precautions
Wear a mask:It is recommended to wear a mask in subway stations, stations, airports and other places with a lot of indoors**.
Wash your hands frequently:Wash your hands immediately after contact with respiratory secretions and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
Enhanced ventilation:Open windows regularly every day for ventilation, and children and the elderly with underlying medical conditions should avoid going to crowded and confined environments as much as possible.
Boosts immunity:Exercise, regular work and rest, and adequate sleep.
Vaccination:Get vaccinated against the flu and COVID to reduce the risk of infection and serious complications.
Intestinal infectious diseases
Winter is the epidemic season of viral infectious diarrhea, and the virus survives for a long time in a cold environment and has a strong replication ability.
Precautions
Dietary hygiene:Eat reasonably, don't eat raw seafood, avoid unclean food, and don't drink raw water.
Wash your hands frequently:Wash your hands thoroughly before eating, after using the toilet, and before processing food, and use hand sanitizer.
Avoid contact with vomit and excretaIf a suspected patient is found to have vomiting symptoms, the surrounding people should be evacuated immediately, personal protection should be done, vomit should be disposed of in a standardized manner, and the surrounding environment should be disinfected.
If you have fever, cough, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, it is recommended to observe at home or go to the nearest fever clinic or intestinal clinic for medical treatment. May everyone have a smooth journey, walk together in good health, and have different paths for infectious diseases.
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Reporter: Wu Huixiong.
Correspondent: Wang Chenxi.
Editor: Qiu Caihong.
Proofreading: Geng Jieyu.
Reviewer: Wei Li.
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