[Video] Seasonal flu cases increase, people should not use antiviral drugs on their own

The Department of Disease Prevention, Ministry of Health, said that 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 at end-line hospitals.

To strengthen the prevention of seasonal flu, the Department of Disease Prevention requested the Director of the Department of Health of provinces and centrally-run cities to urgently direct medical units in the area to strengthen monitoring activities, early detection of disease cases and flu outbreaks, and immediately deploy measures to thoroughly handle outbreaks, preventing outbreaks and widespread spread.

Step up testing of severe cases of viral pneumonia and influenza clusters in the community and medical facilities to identify the causative agent and detect dangerous strains of influenza early. Coordinate with the Institutes of Hygiene and Epidemiology and the Pasteur Institute to assess risks and deploy appropriate response measures.

Strengthen monitoring and disease prevention in crowded areas; thoroughly handle outbreaks to prevent widespread spread. At the same time, step up propaganda on flu prevention measures in the community, and advise people not to arbitrarily buy and use antiviral drugs without the prescription and guidance of medical staff .

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