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Herpangina alerts, etc.

1 Outbreak of Herpangina
In Funabashi City, the herpangina outbreak in the 25th week of 2024 (（ June 17 to June 23 ）) was "2.82", while in the 26th week (（ June 20 to The number of patients reported per medical institution was 2.82 in the 26th week from June 20 to June 30 ）, and exceeded the national alert threshold of "6". This is the highest number of cases in the prefecture.
Herpangina is an infectious disease caused by a virus and occurs mainly in infants in summer. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is also prevalent, so please take measures to prevent infection such as hand washing and cough etiquette at home, kindergartens, nursery schools, and schools.

2 What is Herpangina
Herpangina is characterized by a fever of 38°C or higher and blisters in the mouth and throat. It is one of the most common summer colds, especially among infants and young children.
The main routes of infection are droplet infection and contact infection.

3 Outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
As shown in the graph below, the number of reported cases of hand, foot and mouth disease per fixed point was "18.64", exceeding the alarm threshold for four consecutive weeks.

4 Prevention points
・ Wash your hands frequently with running water and soap.
・ Dispose of excreta properly.
・ When coughing or sneezing, practice cough etiquette by covering your nose and mouth with a towel.
・ Disinfect frequently touched areas and utensils.

＜ Inquiries about this article ＞
Tuberculosis Infectious Disease Section, Health Risk Management Division, Funabashi Health Center
TEL: 047-409-2867
FAX: 047-409-6301

Please check the attached file here.
https://plus.sugumail.com/usr/funabashi/doc/625706

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  • [Registrant]船橋市
  • [Language]日本語
  • Posted : 2024/07/05
  • Published : 2024/07/05
  • Changed : 2024/07/05
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