The topic of "new crown" has been on the top of the hot search for a long time, and many people suddenly find that the new crown seems to be coming again...
Recently, Dr. Zhang Wenhong said in a speech that the second wave of the new crown peak may be approaching, and called on everyone to prepare for a second infection.
Last year's high fever, swallowing blades, and soreness are still vividly remembered, but almost half a year has passed, and the new crown seems to have mysteriously disappeared, and now it seems to be making a comeback.
The data also show that the positive rate of nucleic acid tests is indeed increasing slightly, and the immune protection obtained from the previous infection is also gradually weakening, so the second wave of infection may actually occur.
As parents, we are most concerned about our children, so how is this wave different from the previous wave, the mask we just took off for our children, is it necessary to wear it again?
A second infection may come, and Zhang Wenhong called for preparation
Professor Zhang Wenhong mentioned:
The data shows that if the new coronavirus mutates, secondary infection will slowly appear after 6 months, which is generally not large.
But if the next wave of virus mutations effectively breaks through the immune barrier formed by the body to fight the previous wave of the virus, the second wave will form a peak of infection.
Simply put, it means that if the new crown virus is not so violently mutated, even if there is a secondary infection, the situation will be more optimistic.
According to data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention on April 22:
From 14 April to 20 April, 275 new cases of the variant of indigenous focus were detected, of which 42 were XBB.1.16.
Professor Zhang Wenhong said:
"If there are no new virus variants after XBB, then this wave of infections may slowly disappear."
Translated, Dr. Zhang's words are to tell everyone that the second wave of infection may really come, but the probability will not be too serious, the scope of infection will be much lower than the first wave last year, and at the same time be wary of new variants, if there are very strong variants, but the peak of the second wave of infection should not be underestimated.
Which are the key populations for secondary infection?
Professor Zhang Wenhong pointed out that secondary infection is mainly divided into two situations:
One is that the immunity of people infected in the first wave is gradually weakened, and the other is that people who were not infected in the first wave are infected in the second wave.
According to the current monitoring data, most of the infected people of "Eryang" belong to the latter.
Therefore, we cannot escape the first wave of the new crown and feel that we are the "chosen son".
This secondary infection, people who were not infected in the first wave of the epidemic, are more likely to be recruited.
In Professor Zhang Wenhong's view, people over 60 years old, unvaccinated people and people who were not infected in the first wave of the epidemic are at relatively high risk of secondary infection and belong to vulnerable groups.
In addition to making good drug reserves, preparing fever-reducing medicines, cough medicines, etc. at home in advance, you should also try to strengthen immunization 6 months after receiving the last dose of vaccine, that is, booster shots.
Of course, children with weak resistance should also be our focus on the target.
At present, the new crown is not completely over, and it is necessary to be more careful to prevent secondary infection.
How do children cope?
1. Do you still need to wear a mask
After surviving the 3-year epidemic, fewer and fewer people are wearing masks on the streets, and everyone is breathing hard-won fresh air.
Especially children don't like restraint even more, now it's hard to take off the mask, do you want to wear it back?
My advice is to try to wear it, although the symptoms after the child's infection are generally mild, but can it be naturally better, in case the symptoms are a little more serious, we have to send the child to the fever clinic, why bother?
Moreover, it is not for the child to wear it forever, and then take off the mask after avoiding the next peak period, which has little impact.
According to foreign data, the new crown is usually weaker than the next, and it is not too late to completely take off the mask when several waves of peak period have passed.
2. Improving immunity is fundamental
At any time, immunity is the most important barrier to protect the body, the child's body is immature, immunity itself is relatively low, more need us to pay more attention.
Usually, in addition to urging children to maintain good eating habits, try to achieve nutritional balance, and eat more "meat, eggs and milk", we must also help children develop exercise habits and participate in outdoor sports.
In addition, we must try to achieve "108" in sleep, that is, ensure that the child falls asleep before 10 p.m., and ensure at least 8 hours of sleep.
Only when the child eats well, sleeps well, and exercises enough can he keep his body strong and less prone to secondary infection.
3. Don't lose hygiene habits
In fact, it is still the same old way, to protect against the new crown epidemic, we need to maintain good personal and environmental hygiene, and the good hygiene habits developed in the past 3 years should not be lost.
For example, when going out and returning home, washing hands frequently with hand sanitizer containing alcohol, covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing, ventilating frequently at home, maintaining air circulation, etc., even if it is not to prevent the new crown, these good hygiene habits should be maintained.
Epilogue:
Although the second wave of the new crown may be "comeback", we should not be too anxious.
As long as you pay attention to wearing masks, maintain good hygiene habits, and improve your body's immunity, it is enough to successfully survive this wave of secondary infection.
As Professor Zhang Wenhong said:
"I believe that by constantly monitoring, alerting, stockpiling medicines, and responding quickly to the arrival of any variant, we can get ahead of the next wave of outbreaks."
Today's topic: Is there anyone around you "Eryang"?