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In the 52nd week of 2024 ( December 23rd to December 29th ), respiratory samples from outpatient influenza-like cases and hospitalized severe acute respiratory infection cases collected in sentinel hospitals across the country (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) were tested for 10 viruses including the new coronavirus, influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza virus, common coronavirus, bocavirus, rhinovirus and enterovirus, as well as multiple respiratory pathogens including Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
1. Test results
The pathogens detected positive in respiratory samples of influenza-like cases in outpatient and emergency departments of sentinel hospitals were mainly influenza virus, human metapneumovirus, and rhinovirus; the pathogens detected positive in respiratory samples of hospitalized severe acute respiratory infection cases were mainly influenza virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and human metapneumovirus. The specific results are shown in Table 1 , Figure 1 , and Figure 2. The test results showed differences between the north and south regions and between different age groups, as shown in Table 2 and Table 3 .
2. Analysis and health tips
The results showed that the overall acute respiratory infectious diseases are showing a continuous upward trend, and the trends of infections caused by different pathogens are different. Influenza is generally in the seasonal epidemic period, and the influenza virus positive rate is rising rapidly. Among them, the influenza virus positive rate of outpatient influenza-like cases nationwide increased by 6.2% compared with last week ; the level of influenza activity varies among provinces, and the increase in northern provinces is slightly obvious, but still lower than the same period last year. Recently, the positive rate of respiratory syncytial virus in cases aged 0 to 4 years and the positive rate of human metapneumovirus in cases aged 14 years and below have fluctuated upward, and the upward trend is more obvious in northern provinces. The positive rate of rhinovirus continues to decline; the positive rate of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in northern provinces continues to decline, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in southern provinces is still at a low level. The positive rate of adenovirus fluctuates and declines. Other respiratory pathogens such as the new coronavirus are at a low epidemic level.
We are still in the season of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases. In order to reduce the spread of diseases and reduce the harm of diseases, the public is advised to take the following protective measures:
( 1 ) Maintain good hygiene habits: cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, towel or elbow when coughing or sneezing; wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands to reduce the risk of pathogen transmission.
( 2 ) Promote a healthy lifestyle: A balanced diet, moderate exercise and adequate rest can help enhance immunity. If you have a fever, cough or other respiratory infection symptoms, it is recommended to rest at home, avoid going to work or school while sick, wear a mask when in contact with family members, and keep the room well ventilated.
( 3 ) Wear a mask scientifically: Wear a mask throughout the medical treatment process; it is recommended to wear a mask in crowded places or when taking public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, subways, etc.).
( 4 ) Actively vaccinate: People with weak immunity (such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly and patients with chronic diseases) should be vaccinated with relevant vaccines to prevent respiratory infectious diseases in a timely manner according to vaccination guidelines, including influenza vaccine, new coronavirus vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine. In particular, as the level of influenza activity has increased recently, people of appropriate age who have not received influenza vaccination should be vaccinated as soon as possible.
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Source: China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.chinacdc.cn/jksj/jksj04_14275/202501/t20250102_303654.html
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