Almost 100 years after the 1918 influenza pandemic,China experienced its largest,most widespread epidemic of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9),the influenza virus with the greatest pandemic potential of al...Almost 100 years after the 1918 influenza pandemic,China experienced its largest,most widespread epidemic of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9),the influenza virus with the greatest pandemic potential of all influenza viruses assessed to date by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Influenza Risk Assessment Tool.This historical review describes how China was affected by the 1918,1958,1968,and 2009 influenza pandemics,records milestones in China’s capacity to detect and respond to influenza threats,and identifies remaining challenges for pandemic preparedness.This review suggests that past influenza pandemics have improved China’s national capabilities such that China has become a global leader in influenza detection and response.Further enhancing China’s pandemic preparedness to address remaining challenges requires government commitment and increased investment in China’s public health and healthcare systems.展开更多
Vaccinating healthcare workers(HCWs)annually against influenza is a key strategy for protecting HCWs,preventing nosocomial outbreaks and mortality(particularly among high-risk patient populations),and reducing work ab...Vaccinating healthcare workers(HCWs)annually against influenza is a key strategy for protecting HCWs,preventing nosocomial outbreaks and mortality(particularly among high-risk patient populations),and reducing work absenteeism during the influenza season(1–4).Vaccinated HCWs have also been shown to be more likely to recommend influenza vaccination to their patients(5–7).展开更多
What is already known about this topic?Pregnancy is associated with increased risk for severe illness and complications attributable to influenza infection.Information about the incidence of influenza hospitalization ...What is already known about this topic?Pregnancy is associated with increased risk for severe illness and complications attributable to influenza infection.Information about the incidence of influenza hospitalization among pregnant and early postpartum women in China is limited.What is added by this report?Population-based data from a large city in southern China estimated the annual influenza hospitalization rate to be 2.1 per 1,000 live births.Among hospitalized pregnant and postpartum women with influenza,86%were admitted to obstetrics rather than respiratory medicine wards;fewer than one third received antiviral treatment.Influenza vaccination coverage among hospitalized pregnant and postpartum women with influenza was<0.1%.What are the implications for public health practice?Increasing vaccination coverage among pregnant women can reduce influenza-associated morbidity.Raising awareness about early detection,treatment,and infection control of influenza in obstetrics wards is needed to reduce the adverse impact of influenza on pregnant women.展开更多
西非埃博拉病毒病（简称“埃博拉”）暴发疫情已夺走近11300人的生命，其严重程度和流行进程促使许多未受影响的国家为来自埃博拉疫情国家的输入病例作准备。2014年10月，美国疾病预防控制中心（CDC）和美国国土安全部（Department of H...西非埃博拉病毒病（简称“埃博拉”）暴发疫情已夺走近11300人的生命，其严重程度和流行进程促使许多未受影响的国家为来自埃博拉疫情国家的输入病例作准备。2014年10月，美国疾病预防控制中心（CDC）和美国国土安全部（Department of Homel and Security，DHS）在纽约市约翰肯尼迪国际机场、芝加哥奥黑尔国际机场、新泽西纽瓦克自由国际机场、亚特兰大哈兹菲尔德杰克逊国际机场、弗吉尼亚州华盛顿杜勒斯国际机场等5个美国机场实行强化入境风险评估和管理。展开更多
文摘Almost 100 years after the 1918 influenza pandemic,China experienced its largest,most widespread epidemic of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9),the influenza virus with the greatest pandemic potential of all influenza viruses assessed to date by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Influenza Risk Assessment Tool.This historical review describes how China was affected by the 1918,1958,1968,and 2009 influenza pandemics,records milestones in China’s capacity to detect and respond to influenza threats,and identifies remaining challenges for pandemic preparedness.This review suggests that past influenza pandemics have improved China’s national capabilities such that China has become a global leader in influenza detection and response.Further enhancing China’s pandemic preparedness to address remaining challenges requires government commitment and increased investment in China’s public health and healthcare systems.
文摘Vaccinating healthcare workers(HCWs)annually against influenza is a key strategy for protecting HCWs,preventing nosocomial outbreaks and mortality(particularly among high-risk patient populations),and reducing work absenteeism during the influenza season(1–4).Vaccinated HCWs have also been shown to be more likely to recommend influenza vaccination to their patients(5–7).
文摘What is already known about this topic?Pregnancy is associated with increased risk for severe illness and complications attributable to influenza infection.Information about the incidence of influenza hospitalization among pregnant and early postpartum women in China is limited.What is added by this report?Population-based data from a large city in southern China estimated the annual influenza hospitalization rate to be 2.1 per 1,000 live births.Among hospitalized pregnant and postpartum women with influenza,86%were admitted to obstetrics rather than respiratory medicine wards;fewer than one third received antiviral treatment.Influenza vaccination coverage among hospitalized pregnant and postpartum women with influenza was<0.1%.What are the implications for public health practice?Increasing vaccination coverage among pregnant women can reduce influenza-associated morbidity.Raising awareness about early detection,treatment,and infection control of influenza in obstetrics wards is needed to reduce the adverse impact of influenza on pregnant women.
文摘西非埃博拉病毒病（简称“埃博拉”）暴发疫情已夺走近11300人的生命，其严重程度和流行进程促使许多未受影响的国家为来自埃博拉疫情国家的输入病例作准备。2014年10月，美国疾病预防控制中心（CDC）和美国国土安全部（Department of Homel and Security，DHS）在纽约市约翰肯尼迪国际机场、芝加哥奥黑尔国际机场、新泽西纽瓦克自由国际机场、亚特兰大哈兹菲尔德杰克逊国际机场、弗吉尼亚州华盛顿杜勒斯国际机场等5个美国机场实行强化入境风险评估和管理。
