Core Viewpoint - The Zhengzhou Center for Disease Control has issued a health risk alert for February, highlighting the increased health risks during the winter-spring transition and the upcoming Spring Festival, emphasizing the need to prevent respiratory infectious diseases, norovirus gastroenteritis, food poisoning, non-occupational carbon monoxide poisoning, and human infection with avian influenza. Group 1: Respiratory Infectious Diseases - Influenza activity in Zhengzhou is on a downward trend but remains at a high level, with increased risks of transmission due to the upcoming Spring Festival and increased cross-regional movement [2] - The risk of COVID-19 transmission persists, potentially overlapping with other respiratory infectious diseases [3] - Recommendations include practicing cough etiquette, maintaining hand hygiene, wearing masks, ensuring proper ventilation, and seeking medical help for worsening symptoms [3][4] Group 2: Norovirus Gastroenteritis - Norovirus gastroenteritis is highly infectious and spreads rapidly through food, water, air, and contact, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea [5] - The current period in Zhengzhou is marked by a high incidence of norovirus infections, with risks of outbreaks in crowded settings during the Spring Festival [5] - Preventive measures include maintaining hand hygiene, ensuring food safety, disinfecting contaminated environments, and managing cases effectively [6] Group 3: Food Poisoning - Food poisoning results from consuming contaminated or toxic food, with common symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever [7] - Recommendations for prevention include choosing fresh and safe food, dining at reputable establishments, avoiding raw foods, and practicing good hand hygiene [8][9] Group 4: Non-occupational Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - The peak season for non-occupational carbon monoxide poisoning is from November to March, primarily due to poor ventilation when using coal or charcoal for heating [10] - Preventive measures include ensuring proper ventilation when using heating devices and knowing emergency procedures in case of poisoning [11][12] Group 5: Avian Influenza - Human infection with avian influenza is caused by contact with infected birds, with transmission occurring through respiratory and contact routes [13] - Recommendations include minimizing exposure to live or dead birds, ensuring food safety, and monitoring health for respiratory symptoms [14][15]
冬春交替 做好防护 平安过年
Zheng Zhou Ri Bao·2026-02-02 00:46