China News Service, September 23. The National Health Commission held a press conference on September 23 to introduce seasonal solar terms and health (autumnal equinox). Peng Zhibin, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said at the meeting that it is not correct to say that if you have hand, foot and mouth disease and norovirus disease once, you will not get it again. You can be infected with hand, foot and mouth disease and norovirus disease again, and just because you have had it does not mean that you will not get it again in the future. The Mid-Autumn Festival holiday is coming soon. People go out and gather more during the holiday. It is recommended that everyone should do good hand hygiene, food hygiene and personal protection.
First, we must guard the "entrance gate". Wash your hands carefully with soap or hand sanitizer and running water before eating, using the toilet, and after returning from going out. Try to wash your hands for no less than 20 seconds. Norovirus is not sensitive to alcohol, so you cannot rely entirely on common hand sanitizers as a substitute for hand washing. In addition, do not drink raw water or eat raw, cold, or unclean food while you are out. Seafood and shellfish must be cooked thoroughly. If someone at home has vomiting or diarrhea, they should clean up and disinfect the pollutants in a timely manner. It is also recommended that if the patient is sick, try not to prepare food for other people.
Second, keep the "breathing barrier" in mind. Pay attention to ventilation when staying in indoor places such as hotels and B&Bs. In public transportation or transportation hubs, places with relatively dense crowds and poor ventilation, you can wear masks scientifically according to the situation. In addition, be sure to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. People such as the elderly, children and patients with chronic diseases can receive influenza vaccines and other related vaccines in a timely manner according to relevant recommendations. It usually takes about 2-4 weeks after vaccination for the body to produce protective specific antibodies. Therefore, it is recommended to complete the vaccination as early as possible before the local influenza season to reduce the risk of severe illness after infection.
Third, keep good health. During travel, you should pay attention to the health status of yourself and your family. If you have symptoms such as fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., you should seek medical treatment in time. When seeking medical treatment, you should proactively inform the doctor of your travel history and contact information. During the illness, try to reduce group activities such as dinners and parties. If your child becomes ill, he should postpone admission to kindergarten, school, or participate in group activities such as day care in accordance with relevant requirements.
Peng Zhibin finally reminded that timely attention should be paid to the vaccination arrangements for age-appropriate groups. Girls over 13 years old should complete the full course of HPV vaccination in time according to local arrangements. For specific policies and vaccination arrangements, you can consult schools, community health service centers, including township health centers or the 12345 hotline.
