The Ministry of Health recommends prevention and control of infectious diseases transmitted through the respiratory tract

The Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health has just released information on infectious diseases transmitted through the respiratory tract and recommendations for disease prevention and control.

According to the Department of Preventive Medicine, recently, the infectious disease surveillance system recorded information about an increase in cases of respiratory diseases and cases of influenza A (H5N1), COVID-19 in one area. Some countries such as China, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia...

On November 13, 2023, China reported an increase in the number of cases of respiratory diseases; At the same time, a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown cause in children was recorded in some northern provinces of China. The main reason is determined to be due to the fact that it is currently winter, the weather is cold and unusually changing. Surveillance results have recorded that the detected agents are mainly influenza viruses; There are also Rhinovirus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus, Adenovirus...

In addition, in Malaysia and Singapore, the number of COVID-19 cases increased by 50-100% compared to the previous week, most have mild symptoms and it is believed that the epidemic is increasing due to factors such as the year-end tourist season and travel. Reduce people's immunity.

In Cambodia, on November 24, 2023, 1 additional case of influenza A/H5N1 in humans was recorded; Cumulatively in 2023, Cambodia has recorded 6 human cases, including 3 deaths.

Currently in the Winter-Spring season, erratic weather changes are the cause of the emergence and spread of infectious diseases, especially respiratory diseases, posing a potential risk of outbreaks of infectious diseases. infectious disease epidemic.

This is also the time when demand for trade and tourism increases at the end of the year, creating favorable conditions for pathogens to spread, possibly increasing the number of infectious diseases and respiratory diseases. respiratory tract, especially for groups at high risk of disease such as children with weak resistance, the elderly, and people with underlying medical conditions.

To prevent and control epidemics, infectious diseases, and respiratory diseases, the Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health recommends that people should not be subjective or negligent and need to proactively implement disease prevention measures. individuals as follows: Wear masks at medical facilities, on public transport and at crowded places;

Regularly wash your hands with clean water, soap or hand sanitizer; rinse your mouth and throat with mouthwash; Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Practice good environmental hygiene, personal hygiene, keep the body warm, exercise, play sports, and improve physical fitness.

Practice eating cooked, drinking cooked; Ensuring food safety in slaughtering livestock and poultry and processing products from livestock and poultry.

Avoid contact with people with symptoms of respiratory diseases such as cough, fever, difficulty breathing... and when there are signs of illness, immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely consultation, examination and treatment.

* SOURCE: https://phapluatxahoi.lanhtedothi.vn/bo-y-te-khuyen-cao-phong-chong-dich-benh-truyen-nhiem-lay-qua-duong-ho-hap-362474.html