According to statistics, as of November 20, 2024, Binh Dinh province recorded 842 cases of influenza. Monitoring 22 cases of severe pneumonia suspected to be caused by the virus, 9 cases were found to be positive for influenza A/H1pdm (Quy Nhon city 4 cases, Phu My district 3 cases, An Nhon town and Vinh Thanh district 1 case). Of which, 4 deaths were recorded.
Recognizing that the number of severe A/H1pdm flu cases and deaths has increased rapidly in the past two weeks, the Binh Dinh Provincial Department of Health has requested that all units encourage all medical staff and workers at medical facilities to proactively get vaccinated against influenza.
Medical examination and treatment facilities need to immediately apply medical isolation measures and promptly notify the District Health Center and the Center for Disease Control to coordinate disease surveillance and prevention when detecting suspected or confirmed cases of influenza infection.
Quickly assess the patient's condition and classify the severity of the disease. Cases showing signs of worsening require a combination of intensive resuscitation treatment with root cause treatment and timely referral to a higher level of care to minimize mortality...
The provincial Center for Disease Control coordinates with media agencies to encourage people to proactively get vaccinated against influenza, especially children from 6 months to 8 years old; people with chronic diseases (chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, immunodeficiency...) and people over 65 years old...
Continue to take samples of cases with abnormal symptoms, conduct gene sequencing to identify circulating influenza strains, and early detect dangerous virus strains and other respiratory pathogens.
Medical centers of districts, towns and cities strengthen monitoring and detection of cases with symptoms of influenza syndrome and suspected cases of influenza. Organize epidemiological investigations, collect samples for testing to detect early cases, outbreaks and isolate, handle and limit spread to the community...
