Current situation and challenges on the implementation of prevention and control programs regarding the seasonal influenza, in China / 中华流行病学杂志

ABSTRACT

In China,the control and prevention programs on any disease has always been based on comprehensive strategies.Take influenza as an example,related contents would include:strengthening the surveillance,recommendation and promotion of vaccination,rational use of antiviral drugs,conducting outbreak investigation and control,and publicizing individual protective measures,etc.In terms of the response to challenges,specific proposals would include:adjustment of case reports,optimization of surveillance systems,reinforcement of vaccination recommendation by health care workers,improvement of access to vaccination,development of rapid diagnostic reagents,and rational use of antiviral drugs,etc.