As the temperature rises and rainfall increases, the mosquitoes run rampant, viruses can be easily transmitted. Guangdong CDC reminds residents to be beware of 9 contagious diseases in May.
Here's a simplified version of disease prevention advice:
Details are as follows:
COVID-19
Given the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, Guangdong faces the pressure of preventing coronavirus from spreading within the province or beyond. Guangdong CDC reminds residents to get vaccinated, conduct prevention and control, and receive tests.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and herpangina
In May, the prevalence of HFMD in Guangdong will increase significantly higher than that in April. Attention should also be paid to the prevention and control of this disease, known as herpangina.
Key venues: childcare institutions.
Prevention Tips:
*Keep your hands sanitized.
*Open windows regularly for better ventilation.
*Avoid gatherings, especially in indoor facilities.
"Clean children's daily-used items regularly.
*Conduct regular health observation for children.
*Get EV71 vaccines for children (6 months old - 5 years old), preferably before 12 months old.
*Stay away from infected patients.
Dengue fever
Recently, the mosquito density in Guangdong has increased, and there is a potential risk of imported dengue fever cases in May.
Key areas of disease prevention and control:
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, and Dongguan.
And Shantou, Zhanjiang, Jiangmen, Chaozhou, Jieyang, Yangjiang, where clusters of local infections have occurred in recent years.
Prevention Tips:
*Eliminate the breeding places of mosquitoes.
*Clean up pounding areas and clear small containers of trash.
*Wear light-colored, long-sleeved clothes and long trousers when going out. Install screen doors and windows and use mosquito nets at home.
*Avoid staying in places where mosquitoes infest frequently and apply mosquito repellent spray to exposed skin and clothes.
*Use pesticide, mosquito coils, electric mosquito swatters, etc. to exterminate mosquitoes.
Chickenpox, measles, rubella, and mumps
In May, infections of chickenpox, measles, rubella, and mumps in Guangdong are increasing.
Prevention Tips:
*Schools and other collective units should implement relevant disease prevention and control measures such as morning inspection, registration of absences due to illness, keeping the room well-ventilated, and disinfection.
*Once a case is detected, the patient must be strictly isolated, disinfected, and reported in a timely manner, and take prevention and control measures such as getting an emergent inoculation.
*Vaccination: The easiest and most effective way to prevent chickenpox, measles, rubella and mumps is to get 2 doses of vaccine containing the corresponding ingredients.
*Note: It is recommended that women of reproductive age receive rubella-containing vaccines and pre-pregnancy eugenic examinations before pregnancy.
*Emergent inoculation: Susceptible individuals who are in close contact with the patient (those who have not suffered from the corresponding disease previously, have not been vaccinated or have not been fully vaccinated) can receive emergent inoculation to avoid the disease or relieve symptoms.
Foodborne diseases
The risk of food-borne diseases augments as temperature rises and rainfall increases in May.
From February to May, the ovary of pufferfish is developing, and it is the most toxic during this period. It is necessary to be alert to food poisoning caused by eating pufferfish.
In May, Guangdong is in the rainy season, and the warm and humid weather can easily lead to the growth of toadstools. Residents need to be alert to food poisoning caused by eating wild mushrooms.
Prevention Tips:
*Separate raw and cooked food, eat well-cooked food and put leftovers in the refrigerator.
*Do not buy, catch or eat wild pufferfish. Do not buy or eat the whole pufferfish processed by enterprises that have not been approved by the department concerned.
*Do not pick or eat wild mushrooms.
Author | Hannah, Krystal (intern)
Editor | Wing, Steven, Abby, Jerry
Source | Guangdong CDC
