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Health risk warning for March
In early March [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK], the weather is warm and cold, with a large temperature difference between day and night. In addition, the school season is a period of high incidence of respiratory and intestinal infectious diseases, with frequent movement and contact between people, and more outings and travel activities. Chongqing CDC reminds all citizens to take precautions against influenza, measles, avian influenza and norovirus infection .
[FONT=黑体]Influenza[/FONT][FONT=黑体][/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus, which is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets produced by sneezing and coughing of infected people. The main symptoms are fever (body temperature can reach [/FONT]39-40 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]℃), headache, muscle and general discomfort, which may be accompanied by chills, chills, fatigue, and muscle aches all over the body. In early spring, the temperature is low and the virus is more active. According to the data of the influenza monitoring network in our city, the current influenza epidemic is still in the seasonal epidemic period, but the overall epidemic intensity is fluctuating and declining.[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Prevention and control measures:[/FONT]
1. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Maintain good hygiene habits. When sneezing or coughing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow. Pay attention to hand hygiene, and ensure ventilation and indoor cleaning and disinfection.[/FONT]
2. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]If you have flu-like symptoms such as fever or cough, you should wear a mask and seek medical attention in time; if conditions permit, you can choose to isolate yourself at home and try to avoid going to crowded public places or high-risk places.[/FONT]
[FONT=黑体]Measles[/FONT][FONT=黑体][/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Measles is an acute, rash-causing respiratory infectious disease caused by the measles virus. It can occur in all seasons, but is more common in winter and spring. It is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets, is highly contagious, and is generally susceptible to the population. The incubation period is usually [/FONT]10-14 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]days. The typical clinical manifestation is high fever (body temperature ≥ [/FONT]38 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]℃). After [/FONT]2-4 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]days of fever, a red maculopapular rash appears starting from behind the ears and face, extending from top to bottom to the whole body and involving the mucous membranes, accompanied by runny nose, sneezing, coughing, tearing, photophobia, conjunctivitis and other symptoms. A small number of cases may develop complications such as pneumonia, laryngitis, and otitis media, and severe cases may be fatal. Pregnant women, malnourished children, and people with severe immunodeficiency have a higher risk of developing severe illness after contracting measles. Since [/FONT]2025 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK], the number of reported measles cases in some provinces in China has far exceeded the level in recent years, and clustered epidemics have occurred in some places, posing a certain threat to people's health. As of [/FONT][FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]February [/FONT]26 , [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]no local measles cases have been reported in Chongqing.[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Prevention and control measures:[/FONT]
1. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Measles vaccine is the most effective way of prevention. Children of appropriate age should receive [/FONT]one dose of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at 8 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]months and [/FONT]18 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]months of age according to the national immunization plan [/FONT][FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]. Those who have not completed the full course of vaccination should get a booster shot as soon as possible.[/FONT]
2. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]During the peak period of respiratory diseases in winter and spring, avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals and shopping malls. Unvaccinated infants and young children need to strengthen protection, such as wearing masks.[/FONT]
3. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Maintain good personal hygiene habits, wash your hands frequently, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and avoid touching your mouth and nose with your hands; ventilate your home frequently and keep the environment clean.[/FONT]
4. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]If symptoms such as fever or rash occur, wear a mask and seek medical attention immediately.[/FONT]
[FONT=黑体]Three people[/FONT][FONT=黑体] infected with avian flu [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=黑体](I have no idea which 3 people is being referred to here....Recently? in China? In Chongqing? Please see next post for case lists. s.s.)[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Human infection with avian influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by accidental infection of humans by avian influenza virus. The main symptoms are sudden high fever (≥ 38 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]℃), cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, and severe cases may develop acute respiratory distress syndrome ( [/FONT]ARDS [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]) and multiple organ failure. The main sources of infection are dead birds and birds carrying avian influenza virus. People are mainly infected by contact with infected birds or their secretions, excrement, or contact with the environment or objects contaminated by the virus. At present, it is the transition period between winter and spring, the temperature is changeable, and the outbreak of human infection with avian influenza has also entered a high incidence period.[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Prevention and control measures:[/FONT]
1.[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Avoid contact with sick or dead animals, including wild birds. Personal protection and hand hygiene should be ensured when in contact with animals or other environments.[/FONT]
2. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Maintain good eating habits, keep raw and cooked food separate, and cook poultry and eggs thoroughly before eating; do not buy live poultry, but purchase cold or frozen poultry that has been slaughtered and processed in regular places.[/FONT]
3.[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]If you have fever, cough or other discomfort symptoms after contact with dead poultry, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible and tell your doctor whether you have a history of contact with poultry and related environments, whether you have been to live poultry markets, etc.[/FONT]
[FONT=黑体]Norovirus [/FONT][FONT=黑体]infection[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Norovirus is one of the main pathogens that cause acute gastroenteritis. It has the characteristics of short incubation period, diverse transmission routes and low infection dose, so it is easy to spread among people. Its incubation period is usually [/FONT]24 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]to [/FONT]48 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]hours, and the shortest is [/FONT]12 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]hours. Common symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, etc., and sometimes fever, headache and body aches also occur. Adults have more diarrhea, while children have more vomiting. Most patients recover [/FONT]1-3 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]days after onset. It is still in the high-incidence season, which is prone to cause clustered epidemics. Childcare institutions, schools, nursing homes, catering places, etc. are the key places of concern.[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Prevention and control measures:[/FONT]
1. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]To prevent diseases from entering your body through eating, develop the habit of washing your hands before and after meals. Fruits and vegetables should be carefully washed before eating, and oysters and other shellfish should be deeply processed before eating.[/FONT]
2. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Patients infected with norovirus should stay away from kitchens or food processing areas, and [/FONT][FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]should not prepare or process food or care for other patients during the illness and within [/FONT]3 days after recovery.
3. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Use chlorine-containing bleach or other effective disinfectants to clean and disinfect items contaminated by patient vomit or feces in a timely manner. Wear rubber or disposable gloves when cleaning, and wash hands carefully after cleaning.[/FONT]
4. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Nursery institutions, schools and other collective units should strengthen the management of food and drinking water safety. They should do a good job in morning and afternoon checkups of students and register absences due to illness. If students have symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, they should be sent to a doctor for treatment and reported to relevant departments in a timely manner.[/FONT][/FONT]
https://www.cqcdc.org/index.php?a=shows&catid=158&id=3435
Source: Emergency Office Release Date: 2025-03-03
In early March [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK], the weather is warm and cold, with a large temperature difference between day and night. In addition, the school season is a period of high incidence of respiratory and intestinal infectious diseases, with frequent movement and contact between people, and more outings and travel activities. Chongqing CDC reminds all citizens to take precautions against influenza, measles, avian influenza and norovirus infection .
[FONT=黑体]Influenza[/FONT][FONT=黑体][/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus, which is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets produced by sneezing and coughing of infected people. The main symptoms are fever (body temperature can reach [/FONT]39-40 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]℃), headache, muscle and general discomfort, which may be accompanied by chills, chills, fatigue, and muscle aches all over the body. In early spring, the temperature is low and the virus is more active. According to the data of the influenza monitoring network in our city, the current influenza epidemic is still in the seasonal epidemic period, but the overall epidemic intensity is fluctuating and declining.[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Prevention and control measures:[/FONT]
1. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Maintain good hygiene habits. When sneezing or coughing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow. Pay attention to hand hygiene, and ensure ventilation and indoor cleaning and disinfection.[/FONT]
2. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]If you have flu-like symptoms such as fever or cough, you should wear a mask and seek medical attention in time; if conditions permit, you can choose to isolate yourself at home and try to avoid going to crowded public places or high-risk places.[/FONT]
[FONT=黑体]Measles[/FONT][FONT=黑体][/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Measles is an acute, rash-causing respiratory infectious disease caused by the measles virus. It can occur in all seasons, but is more common in winter and spring. It is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets, is highly contagious, and is generally susceptible to the population. The incubation period is usually [/FONT]10-14 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]days. The typical clinical manifestation is high fever (body temperature ≥ [/FONT]38 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]℃). After [/FONT]2-4 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]days of fever, a red maculopapular rash appears starting from behind the ears and face, extending from top to bottom to the whole body and involving the mucous membranes, accompanied by runny nose, sneezing, coughing, tearing, photophobia, conjunctivitis and other symptoms. A small number of cases may develop complications such as pneumonia, laryngitis, and otitis media, and severe cases may be fatal. Pregnant women, malnourished children, and people with severe immunodeficiency have a higher risk of developing severe illness after contracting measles. Since [/FONT]2025 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK], the number of reported measles cases in some provinces in China has far exceeded the level in recent years, and clustered epidemics have occurred in some places, posing a certain threat to people's health. As of [/FONT][FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]February [/FONT]26 , [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]no local measles cases have been reported in Chongqing.[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Prevention and control measures:[/FONT]
1. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Measles vaccine is the most effective way of prevention. Children of appropriate age should receive [/FONT]one dose of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at 8 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]months and [/FONT]18 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]months of age according to the national immunization plan [/FONT][FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]. Those who have not completed the full course of vaccination should get a booster shot as soon as possible.[/FONT]
2. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]During the peak period of respiratory diseases in winter and spring, avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals and shopping malls. Unvaccinated infants and young children need to strengthen protection, such as wearing masks.[/FONT]
3. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Maintain good personal hygiene habits, wash your hands frequently, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and avoid touching your mouth and nose with your hands; ventilate your home frequently and keep the environment clean.[/FONT]
4. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]If symptoms such as fever or rash occur, wear a mask and seek medical attention immediately.[/FONT]
[FONT=黑体]Three people[/FONT][FONT=黑体] infected with avian flu [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=黑体](I have no idea which 3 people is being referred to here....Recently? in China? In Chongqing? Please see next post for case lists. s.s.)[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Human infection with avian influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by accidental infection of humans by avian influenza virus. The main symptoms are sudden high fever (≥ 38 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]℃), cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, and severe cases may develop acute respiratory distress syndrome ( [/FONT]ARDS [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]) and multiple organ failure. The main sources of infection are dead birds and birds carrying avian influenza virus. People are mainly infected by contact with infected birds or their secretions, excrement, or contact with the environment or objects contaminated by the virus. At present, it is the transition period between winter and spring, the temperature is changeable, and the outbreak of human infection with avian influenza has also entered a high incidence period.[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Prevention and control measures:[/FONT]
1.[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Avoid contact with sick or dead animals, including wild birds. Personal protection and hand hygiene should be ensured when in contact with animals or other environments.[/FONT]
2. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Maintain good eating habits, keep raw and cooked food separate, and cook poultry and eggs thoroughly before eating; do not buy live poultry, but purchase cold or frozen poultry that has been slaughtered and processed in regular places.[/FONT]
3.[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]If you have fever, cough or other discomfort symptoms after contact with dead poultry, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible and tell your doctor whether you have a history of contact with poultry and related environments, whether you have been to live poultry markets, etc.[/FONT]
[FONT=黑体]Norovirus [/FONT][FONT=黑体]infection[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Norovirus is one of the main pathogens that cause acute gastroenteritis. It has the characteristics of short incubation period, diverse transmission routes and low infection dose, so it is easy to spread among people. Its incubation period is usually [/FONT]24 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]to [/FONT]48 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]hours, and the shortest is [/FONT]12 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]hours. Common symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, etc., and sometimes fever, headache and body aches also occur. Adults have more diarrhea, while children have more vomiting. Most patients recover [/FONT]1-3 [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]days after onset. It is still in the high-incidence season, which is prone to cause clustered epidemics. Childcare institutions, schools, nursing homes, catering places, etc. are the key places of concern.[/FONT]
[FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Prevention and control measures:[/FONT]
1. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]To prevent diseases from entering your body through eating, develop the habit of washing your hands before and after meals. Fruits and vegetables should be carefully washed before eating, and oysters and other shellfish should be deeply processed before eating.[/FONT]
2. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Patients infected with norovirus should stay away from kitchens or food processing areas, and [/FONT][FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]should not prepare or process food or care for other patients during the illness and within [/FONT]3 days after recovery.
3. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Use chlorine-containing bleach or other effective disinfectants to clean and disinfect items contaminated by patient vomit or feces in a timely manner. Wear rubber or disposable gloves when cleaning, and wash hands carefully after cleaning.[/FONT]
4. [FONT=方正仿宋_GBK]Nursery institutions, schools and other collective units should strengthen the management of food and drinking water safety. They should do a good job in morning and afternoon checkups of students and register absences due to illness. If students have symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, they should be sent to a doctor for treatment and reported to relevant departments in a timely manner.[/FONT][/FONT]
https://www.cqcdc.org/index.php?a=shows&catid=158&id=3435