National Influenza (Influenza) Pandemic Warning… "High-Risk Groups Need to Hurry Up to Get Vaccined"

National Influenza (Influenza) Pandemic Warning… "High-Risk Groups Need to Hurry Up to Get Vaccined"

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency recently announced that it is issuing a nationwide ‘Influenza Epidemic Warning’ due to the recent increase in suspected influenza patients. This epidemic warning will be effective from midnight on December 20, and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency plans to provide faster treatment to high-risk patients through it.

The main announcement content was that a multifaceted response plan was reviewed through a joint response meeting of the respiratory infectious disease-related ministries held on December 18. In this meeting, the situation of the occurrence of major respiratory infectious diseases including influenza was shared, prevention methods were continuously promoted, and necessary measures were planned to prepare for respiratory infectious diseases in the winter. In particular, high-risk patients will be able to receive antiviral drugs if they show suspicious symptoms, and health insurance benefits will be applied.

National Influenza (Influenza) Pandemic Warning… "High-Risk Groups Need to Hurry Up to Get Vaccined"

[Korean Today] Influenza epidemic warning poster. Source: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

According to current influenza statistics, the number of patients with influenza has been steadily increasing over the past four weeks, with the highest number of patients among those aged 13 to 18. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency is closely monitoring the increase in cases across all age groups and is emphasizing vaccination and personal hygiene. Experts are especially urging the elderly and children to get vaccinated.

In addition, the results of the study on the preventive effect and mutation of the influenza vaccine are also positive. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said that the vaccine is similar to the virus that was prevalent this year, and that they are closely monitoring the supply status of the treatment.

This issuance of the epidemic warning is an important measure for influenza prevention and early response, and all citizens are urged to strengthen their immunity and take thorough care of their health. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency plans to continuously monitor the situation and promptly provide relevant information if there are any changes.

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