Notice of Ministry of Health on influenza A / H1N1

The influenza A / H1N1 epidemic in Vietnam is becoming more and more complicated. There have been cases of rapid spread of influenza A / H1N1 at the first school, Ngo Thoi Nhiem School, Phuoc Long A Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City. The Ministry of Health has informed and strongly advised people and passengers on entry .

Currently, a number of cases of influenza A / H1N1 infection have been detected as passengers entering through land border gates and there has been a spread in the school from a case of contact with students with influenza A / H1N1. with patients from abroad. The number of people returning to Vietnam from the epidemic area is increasing, especially in the coming time, students and students at the beginning of the school, the risk of A / H1N1 flu spread and outbreaks of epidemics at schools and communities are very high. Therefore, the Ministry of Health recommends:

People who come to Vietnam from the affected area need to actively isolate and minimize contact with people around 7 days, implementing personal protective measures. When there are manifestations of diseases such as fever, cough, sore throat, it is advisable to seek medical attention immediately and call for relatives that they have just contacted to actively take measures to prevent diseases. Do not transport sick or suspicious people to hospital by public transport, especially airplanes because it is easy to spread disease to the community.

People with chronic diseases, pregnant women, the elderly, and children need to pay special attention to their health status, avoid contact with people suspected of being infected, and when symptoms appear, they need to go to the facility immediately. medical to be examined and treated promptly, limit serious complications and death.

Flu patients are being treated at HCMC Tropical Diseases Hospital (Photo: VTV)