[Explanation] Recently, the reported incidence of varicella in Nanning has been increasing.

The Nanning Center for Disease Control issued a reminder: The current period is the high incidence of chickenpox. The general public should strengthen the prevention of chickenpox. It is recommended that children who have not been vaccinated or have not been vaccinated with chickenpox, except for children who have already had chickenpox, receive chickenpox vaccine in time. Take precautions before they happen.

  [Explanation] Varicella is an acute respiratory infection caused by the primary infection of varicella-zoster virus.

People of any age can be infected, mainly infants and preschool and school-age children.

On December 23, the reporter visited many hospitals in Nanning and learned that there has been an increase in reported cases of varicella in Nanning City recently.

  [Concurrent] Qin Simei, Deputy Director of Pediatrics, Nanning Fourth People's Hospital

  In fact, chickenpox can occur all year round, but it mainly occurs in winter and spring. The distribution of the rash is different from that of hand, foot and mouth disease. Chickenpox is mainly on the face and trunk.

  [Explanation] Varicella is mainly spread through respiratory droplets and direct contact, and it can also be spread through contact with contaminated equipment.

The disease is highly contagious, and about 90% of susceptible people develop the disease after contacting the patient. It is easy to have clusters of cases in schools, kindergartens and other crowd gathering units.

It is recommended to pay attention to indoor ventilation, regular disinfection, and strengthen prevention.

Children should be hospitalized or treated in isolation at home to avoid transmission to others.

  [Concurrent] Qin Simei, Deputy Director of Pediatrics, Nanning Fourth People's Hospital

  Hand hygiene is the most important thing. For example, you should wash your hands first when eating and other things. The second is ventilation.

Wearing a mask is not only preventable for respiratory-borne diseases, but this period is also the season for influenza, so it is definitely good to wear a mask.

  [Explanation] So how to prevent chickenpox?

Maintain adequate sleep and exercise, eat more fruits and vegetables, and take appropriate vitamins and supplements to enhance the immune system.

Vaccination against chickenpox is the most effective and economical preventive measure.

  [Concurrent] Cao Jun, Deputy Chief Physician, Preventive Health Department, Nanning Fourth People's Hospital

  Varicella vaccine is a second-class vaccine and belongs to a self-funded project. It is generally injected from 1 year old. It is recommended to inject a second dose until the age of 4 years old. The effect of two doses in the whole process will be better.

  Zhang Guangquan, Liu Ting, Li Xueyi reports from Nanning

Editor in charge: 【Luo Pan】