Learn about influenza A

Influenza viruses are divided into four types: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by the type A virus. The population is generally susceptible to the virus, which is highly contagious. Compared with influenza B, influenza A virus has many hosts in nature and is more prone to mutation. Many large-scale outbreaks of influenza (flu) in history are related to influenza A.

Prevention and control of childhood asthma

Bronchial asthma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by chronic airway inflammation. The main clinical manifestations are frequent wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, which usually occur at night and/or in the early morning. In the past 20 years,the prevalence of childhood asthma in China has shown a significant upward trend.

Family prevention tips on norovirus

How to deal with influenza A?

Some schools in Beijing and Shanghai have seen an increase in the number of fever patients recently, while health authorities in Hebei, Anhui and other provinces have also detected a rise in influenza A infection.

Prevention and control of infectious diseases in spring

As students are back to school, disease prevention and control centers around the country have noticed that influenza, particularly the influenza A virus, is spreading rapidly in China. In addition, the number of students infected with norovirus has also increased.

Be alert to rabies

Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease that is fatal but preventable.

Learn about chickenpox (varicella)

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).

Tips for using humidifiers

Using purified water or distilled water for humidifiers will improve their efficiency and extend their life.

Prevention tips on myopia

Children view objects from a closer distance. When watching TV, reading or playing with electronic products, they need to get closer to see things clearly.

Prevention of epidemic meningitis

Epidemic meningitis, also known as meningococcal meningitis, is a serious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection of the membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord.