The red-eye epidemic broke out strongly in Hanoi

In just one week (September 15-21), the number of red-eye cases in Hanoi was more than 4,100, while from the beginning of the epidemic to September 14, there were 1,870 cases. Number of scattered patients in districts, towns and districts.

>>>How to prevent pinkeye effectively

At the end of September 22, Hanoi Health Department reported on the situation of pinkeye disease. Accordingly, the epidemic is on the upward trend. The reason is that the weather changes from hot sun to heavy rain, increasing humidity to create conditions for disease-causing adenovirus.

The inspection team of the Department will continue to check the prevention and control activities at the units, strengthen the prevention and fight against diseases; focus on hygiene guidance, disease prevention in schools and in the community. In addition, the Department also requested the district health centers to review and statistics accurately the number of patients; closely monitor changes in epidemics, early detection and zoning and timely handling of outbreaks .

If a family member has pinkeye, the disease can spread to the whole family.(Photo: Thanh Nien)

At the Central Eye Hospital, the number of patients who have seen pink eye recently increased sharply, accounting for 25-40% of the total number of patients. According to Dr. Hoang Cuong, Department of Examination, Central Eye Hospital, red-eye pain causes small-scale, easy-to-spread epidemics, almost becoming annual. This year there are certain differences. In 2013, the epidemic lasted from July to November, the disease almost appeared nationwide. This year the disease appears later, less frantic. The disease will gradually decrease and almost no winter will appear, Dr. Cuong said.

The disease is spread through breathing and saliva. At first, people with mild fever, cold spines, sore throat, lymph nodes under the chin or in front of the ears. Symptoms like red eyes, a lot of rust, a feeling of irritation, and problems will follow. Benign disease usually resolves after 5-7 days, but can also leave complications such as spot keratitis, deep keratitis .

Dr. Cuong recommends that children who have pinkeye should be absent from school for 5-7 days. During the season, children must wash their hands often with antiseptic solution, look for salt water to wash their eyes, disinfect common items such as door handles, lift buttons, etc. In families, patients need to be treated Maximum cup with people around. The infection from mother to child is almost inevitable despite the virus not passing through breast milk.

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