On July 22, a representative of the Department of Health of Hai Duong province said that some infectious diseases in the province are on the rise.
According to the Hai Duong Provincial Center for Disease Control, from the beginning of the year to July 19, the whole province recorded 4 cases of measles and 8 cases of whooping cough. In addition, many other infectious diseases have also appeared and increased compared to the same period in 2023 such as: dengue fever 90 cases (an increase of 38 cases), hand, foot and mouth disease 269 (an increase of 52 cases) ... Dengue fever in particular has appeared a lot since June.
The provincial Center for Disease Control coordinates with units to strengthen surveillance, early detection of disease cases, outbreaks in the community and medical facilities; implement isolation, promptly handle outbreaks, and prevent outbreaks in the community.
Local health centers organize campaigns to promote personal hygiene, environmental hygiene, and disease prevention measures. Health stations regularly vaccinate subjects under the expanded immunization program, organize catch-up vaccinations, and catch-up vaccinations for those who have not been vaccinated or have not received enough doses of vaccine, etc.
DUC THANH