Dear parents
Following the latest infectious diseases prevention guidance of Suzhou government, we have entered a season in which norovirus infectious diarrhea and flu(influenza) are particularly prevalent and we must therefore pay extra attention to their prevention.
Norovirus infectious diarrhea is one type of diarrhea caused by norovirus. It has the characteristics of rapid onset, rapid transmission and wide range. It is the main cause of most nonbacterial diarrhea outbreaks.
Norovirus:
Norovirus diarrhea is a viral gastrointestinal disease caused by the norovirus, occurring frequently in winter and spring. The incubation period is on average 24-48 hours, the shortest period being 12 hours and the longest period being 72 hours. The main symptoms are nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Vomiting is more common among children while a greater proportion of adults experience diarrhea. It an infection of the digestive tract which presents with acute onset of diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting. The transmission route for norovirus is through close person-to-person contact with infected persons, contaminated food or water, or contaminated surfaces or objects. The mode of transmission is fecal-oral or vomit-oral. The norovirus is a common, highly contagious intestinal infectious disease. It spreads quickly and easily in crowded places or places where people congregate making most people easily susceptible. At present, norovirus antibody has no significant protective effect.
Flu (influenza)
During the period where winter turns into spring and the temperature difference between day and night is substantial, people are easily susceptible to the influenza. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an acute respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. It has an incubation period of 1-3 days. The main symptoms are high fever, headache, runny nose, sore throat, aching muscles, fatigue and discomfort. The elderly, children and those with lowered immune systems are more easily susceptible to flu-like diseases that mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract.
Influenza preventive measures:
*wear layers to easily and quickly adjust clothing it according to temperature fluctuations
* practice healthy habits
* get proper sleep
* exercise often
* drink a lot of water
* eat more fruits and vegetables
* follow good hygiene routines
* wash hands frequently
* cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
*· Keep indoor air circulation, avoid places with concentrated crowds and wear masks if necessary.
Since COVID-19 is under normal prevention and control, if you have fever symptoms, please wear masks to local fever clinic for treatment.
Preventive measures at Newton kindergarten are as follows:
1. Strengthening morning and afternoon health checks and class disinfection (more frequent disinfection times).
2. Strictly ensuring food safety in the kitchen and checking the health situation of the kitchen staff every day.
3. Strengthening the drinking water sanitation, wiping and disinfecting the spout of the water dispenser three times a day.
4. Guiding the children to wash their hands in accordance with the seven-step washing method and ensuring they develop the habit of washing their hands regularly and thoroughly.
5. Further strengthening the awareness of infectious disease prevention and how to deal with emergencies.
Family preventive measures:
1. Do not eat unclean or unprocessed food, including raw seafood and meat, such as oysters and other shellfish. Fruit and vegetables need to be thoroughly cleaned and, if necessary, remove the skin to eat.
2. Develop good personal hygiene habits, wash hands before meals and use serving chopsticks for individual dishes.
3. Strengthen physical exercise and increase physical fitness
4. Do not let children play in closed public amusement facilities.
5. If family members have symptoms, they should wear masks to prevent the spread of infection.
6. If you have symptoms of an infectious disease, please go to the hospital for a diagnosis and cooperate with the school by informing your class teacher immediately to prevent the spread of infection.
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