Strengthening the implementation of seasonal flu prevention and control work

The Department of Disease Prevention (Ministry of Health) has just issued a document requesting the Department of Health of provinces and cities to strengthen the implementation of seasonal flu prevention and control.

According to the report of the surveillance system, there has been a local increase in seasonal flu cases in some localities, including many severe cases in end-line hospitals. To strengthen the prevention and control of seasonal flu, the Department of Disease Prevention requested the Director of the Department of Health of the province and city to urgently direct medical units to strengthen monitoring activities, early detection of cases of the disease, outbreaks of flu, and immediately deploy measures to thoroughly handle the outbreak, preventing outbreaks and widespread spread.

The health sector has stepped up testing of severe cases of viral pneumonia and clusters of influenza cases in the community and medical facilities to identify the causative agent and detect dangerous strains of influenza virus early.

In addition, closely coordinate with the education sector and relevant units to strengthen monitoring and disease prevention in crowded areas; thoroughly handle outbreaks, and prevent widespread spread. Strengthen propaganda on measures to prevent and control influenza, and guide the community to proactively implement disease prevention...

Review and ensure adequate logistics, funding, medicines, biological products, supplies, chemicals, equipment, etc. to be ready for epidemic situations. Strictly implement infection control, prevent cross-infection; absolutely do not let the epidemic spread in medical examination and treatment facilities.

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