According to the Korea Disease Control Agency on the 13th, during the period of October 1st to 7th (40weeks), the incidence of influenza per 1,000 people increased.
The number of patients showing symptoms of Luenza was 14.6, 2.2 times the epidemic standard (6.5 people). However, from last week (September 24th to 30th, 20.8 people), influenza patients
It was confirmed that the number has decreased. The Japan Agency for Disease Control and Prevention defines the number of influenza patients per 1,000 people as the ``influenza doctor-patient ratio.''
In September, the percentage of influenza patients among elementary school students increased rapidly.
In fact, the percentage of elementary school students treated by influenza doctors was 25.3 from September 3 to 9 (36 weeks) → 37 weeks' 30
.8 people → 38 weeks' 47.5 people rapidly increased, and the last week of September from 24th to 30th (39th week's) recorded 53.8 people.
The proportion of influenza doctor patients aged 7 to 12 is 8.3 times higher than the epidemic standard.
It was. However, in the first week of October (40th week), it was confirmed that the percentage of elementary school students who were treated by influenza doctors had decreased to 32.1.
Still, the Disease Control Agency said, ``It's too early to feel safe.The number of patients, regardless of age, is more than twice the epidemic standard.''
``We hope that people will actively participate in influenza vaccination.'' Meanwhile, influenza vaccination began on the 20th of last month. children and pregnancy
Women and people aged 75 and over can receive the vaccine for free at designated medical institutions and public health centers. Those aged 70 to 74 can be vaccinated from the 16th, and those aged 65 to 69 from the 19th. General public not eligible for free vaccination
People can get vaccinated at a nearby medical institution for a fee.
2023/10/13 21:29 KST
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