广东流感达到流行高峰后现下降趋势

Core Insights - Guangdong Province has reached the peak of the flu season and is now experiencing a downward trend in flu cases, although the overall level remains high [1][2] - The percentage of flu-like cases in emergency departments was 8.09%, down from 10.56% the previous week, but above the baseline of 5.89% [1] - The positive detection rate of flu viruses in samples was 46.69%, a decrease from 57.33% the previous week, yet still above the baseline of 12.44% [1] Group 1: Flu Monitoring and Trends - The flu outbreak has been reported to be concentrated in primary and secondary schools, with a gradual decrease in the number of outbreaks [1] - The Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends continued hygiene practices, such as handwashing and proper ventilation, to mitigate the spread of the virus [1] Group 2: Vaccination Recommendations - The CDC's chief expert on immunization suggests that all individuals aged six months and older should receive the flu vaccine, except those with known contraindications [2] - Both trivalent and quadrivalent flu vaccines are effective against the currently circulating H3N2 strain in Guangdong [2] - High-risk groups, including children under five, the elderly, and individuals with chronic diseases, should be prioritized for vaccination [2]