Influenza ‘local increase’ by the virus H1N1, H3N2 and B

Information was sent to localities by the Ministry of Health in the official dispatch on strengthening the prevention of influenza, measles and respiratory diseases, on February 8.

Accordingly, in 2024, the whole country recorded nearly 290,000 cases of seasonal flu, down 18% compared to the previous year, with 8 deaths. Since the beginning of 2025, the country has recorded more than 900 cases of influenza, down 97% over the same period last year, no death.

“The number of cases of influenza is localized, but it does not increase sharply compared to the number of shifts in the same period of the previous year, with the main factors of influenza A/H3N2, A/H1N1 and influenza B” Evaluate.

At some hospitals, the number of patients examination and emergency due to seasonal flu also increases and is assessed to be the same. Like the National Hospital of Pediatrics, the number of influenza cases increased sharply from 200 cases/week in mid -2024 to more than 1,200 cases in Tet – 6 times. Notably, boarding patients also doubled. Bach Mai Hospital, Central Tropical Diseases and Central Geriatrics also recorded a large number of patients with symptoms such as prolonged high fever, cough, shortness of breath and weakness. In particular, the elderly with background diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic lungs often have severe developments.

Explaining the cause, the Ministry of Health said that the winter -spring weather, with the condition of the monsoon climate, humid, convenient for the pathogens spread through the development of the respiratory tract, leading to the risk of increasing the number of problems such as the flu. Season, measles, rash fever … Besides, this time is also the first festive season, the demand for trade and tourism increases; Frequent crowds occur in tourist destinations, entertainment, entertainment and public areas, increasing the risk of infection.

Therefore, the Ministry of Health requires localities to ensure adequate immunization for groups to quickly control the situation. Supervise and detect cases of suspected cases of diseases at health facilities, educational institutions, clusters, industrial parks … to ensure collection, emergency, patient treatment and patient treatment Prepare the plan in the situation of increasing hospitalization cases. Minimize cases of severe, death, especially for high -risk groups such as elderly people, pregnant women, children, patients in the active resuscitation area, cardiovascular, artificial kidneys, surgery…

People are recommended to wear masks, regularly wash their hands with soap with clean water, limit exposure to cases of suspected disease, fully vaccinated, and scheduled for preventive vaccines.