On October 31, the Department of Health of Lam Dong province said that from the beginning of the year until now, 4 cases of meningococcal meningitis.In particular, Bao Lam 1 district, Cat Tien 2 district and Da Teh district 1 case.
Health staff spraying chemical treatment environment
According to the Department of Health of Lam Dong Province, 3/4 cases of meningococcal meningitis come from Hoang Nga karaoke bar (Cat Tien town, Cat Tien district).In which 2 cases are guests to sing, the remaining case of the shop staff.
The aforementioned cases all appear symptoms of fever, headache, nausea, pink mucosa, etc. being treated at Tropical Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
Currently, the Department of Health of Lam Dong province has made a list, monitoring 226 people with close contact with patients, implementing preventive measures.At the same time, report the daily health situation to the medical station in the area.
"The medical facilities have organized chemical spraying of environmental treatment, granting chloramin B in households, agencies and workplaces.Disinfectant, personal hygiene, accommodation, hand wash regularly with soap, clean the surface of daily contact with soap or common detergents, "said the Department of Health of Lam Dong Province..
Lam Dong Department of Health requires relevant units to review and ensure the preparation of drugs and medical equipment to promptly implement solutions to prevent and control epidemics.Strengthen communication and propaganda activities in many forms, especially areas with cases of meningitis caused by meningococcal and prevention measures.This department suggested that when detecting signs of suspected disease, people need to see or immediately notify the nearest health agency for guidance, sampling and treatment.