National Health Commission: Key groups should be given priority to receive influenza vaccines

China News Service, November 13. On the 13th, the National Health Commission held a press conference to introduce the seasonal solar terms and health (Beginning of Winter and Light Snow). Wang Dayan, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said vaccination is the most cost-effective and cost-effective measure to prevent influenza. Because influenza viruses mutate easily, annual influenza vaccination is recommended to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death if infected. Key groups should be prioritized for influenza vaccination. It is recommended that people aged 6 months and above who have no contraindications to vaccination should actively vaccinate, especially infants, young children, the elderly, patients with chronic diseases, and relevant personnel in key places such as schools, child care institutions, nursing homes, and medical institutions.

Wang Dayan said that key groups such as children and the elderly need to focus on prevention. Wash your hands frequently, cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, maintain indoor air circulation, and try to avoid going to crowded and poorly ventilated places. When symptoms such as fever and cough occur, you should rest in time, pay attention to changes in the condition, and seek medical treatment if necessary. In crowded and poorly ventilated places such as subways, shopping malls, hospitals, and when in contact with patients with respiratory infectious diseases, masks should be worn scientifically based on your own health conditions. At the same time, pay attention to maintaining a regular schedule and avoiding overexertion.

Wang Dayan said that public service industry employees such as delivery boys and online ride-hailing drivers have more contact with people, are more mobile, and have a higher probability of being exposed to respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza, so it is recommended to get influenza vaccines. It is also important to wash hands and disinfect frequently and keep the car well ventilated. If flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, etc. occur, you should seek medical treatment in time, follow the doctor's instructions and receive standardized treatment, and go to work without being sick. Influenza may cause complications such as pneumonia. Once diagnosed, early rest and early treatment are required.