Strengthening prevention and control of infectious disease outbreaks in winter

The Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health has just sent a document to the health departments of provinces and cities regarding the implementation of measures to prevent and control infectious diseases in the winter - spring season.

Strengthening prevention and control of infectious disease outbreaks in Winter - Spring

The Department of Preventive Medicine , Ministry of Health has just sent a document to the health departments of provinces and cities regarding the implementation of measures to prevent and control infectious diseases in the winter - spring season.

According to the Department of Preventive Medicine, currently, the situation of infectious diseases is basically under control. However, the number of cases of some vaccine-preventable diseases (such as measles, whooping cough) and some other infectious diseases such as rabies is increasing. Winter - Spring weather creates favorable conditions for the spread of infectious diseases, especially diseases transmitted through the respiratory tract.

The Department of Preventive Medicine requires the Departments of Health of provinces and cities to effectively carry out the work of triaging medical examination and treatment, ensuring the work of admitting, giving emergency aid, isolating and treating patients.

To proactively prevent and control infectious diseases during this period, the Department of Preventive Medicine requires the Departments of Health to closely monitor and supervise the epidemic situation.

As required by the Ministry of Health, health agencies need to conduct regular monitoring, early detection of suspected cases of respiratory diseases such as acute respiratory infections, severe viral pneumonia syndrome, and timely handling of outbreaks to prevent spread in the community.

In addition, health departments need to coordinate with the Institutes of Hygiene and Epidemiology and Pasteur to collect samples for testing, detect pathogens, analyze risks and propose appropriate measures.

At the same time, it is necessary to ensure the progress and rate of vaccination according to the approved expanded immunization program. Along with that, review and supplementary vaccination and catch-up vaccination for those who have not been fully vaccinated.

In particular, it is necessary to control infections and avoid cross-infection in medical facilities, focusing on high-risk cases such as people with underlying diseases, the elderly, pregnant women, children, patients in intensive care units, cardiovascular, dialysis, surgery, etc.

To effectively prevent infectious diseases, the Department of Preventive Medicine also requires the Departments of Health to coordinate with relevant sectors, especially the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, to strengthen monitoring and early detection of diseases transmitted from animals to humans, such as avian influenza.

In addition, it is necessary to coordinate with media agencies, newspapers and grassroots broadcasting systems to raise public awareness of disease prevention measures and recommend full and timely vaccination.

Health departments need to review and ensure adequate human resources, funding, medicines, vaccines and equipment to serve the work of preventing infectious diseases.

Along with that, strengthen propaganda and encourage people to participate in vaccination and apply personal health protection measures to protect the community.

According to medical experts, measles occurs all year round but is most common in winter and spring. Children with measles are susceptible to serious complications and, especially if not well isolated, the disease can easily become an epidemic.

In addition to measles, according to doctors, the upcoming humid weather is favorable for viruses, bacteria and molds to grow, causing many diseases that affect health, especially for children.

For example, chickenpox, although not too dangerous, if not treated properly, the chickenpox spots can become infected, leave scars and even lead to more serious complications such as pneumonia or meningitis.

Viral fever, children are the most susceptible. This disease is very contagious, can create an epidemic, so if the family has a young child with viral fever, the child should stay home from school, be isolated and have appropriate care measures to avoid prolonging the disease.

In addition, respiratory diseases that children often encounter due to humid weather are pneumonia, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, tracheitis, and acute bronchitis.

Acute diarrhea is also a common disease in humid weather and changing seasons. The main cause is intestinal viruses such as Rotavirus, bacteria, fungi or parasites. The disease is highly contagious and often occurs in children under 2 years old. If not treated promptly, children can easily become dehydrated and die.

When the weather is humid, people with weak immune systems such as the elderly and children are more susceptible to illness. Therefore, to prevent illness, families should keep their living environment clean, dry their living space, and clean their bodies and personal belongings;

Ensure a nutritious diet to improve the body's resistance... For young children, according to Dr. Nguyen Tuan Hai, Safpo/Potec Vaccination System, it is important to pay attention to vaccinating them fully and on schedule; keep children warm, especially important areas such as feet, hands, chest, neck, and head. If you see any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately for advice.

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