Bangkok: Chinese health authorities have warned that China has entered the peak respiratory season, but no previously unknown pathogens or emerging infectious diseases have been reported so far. China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported that Wang Dayan, a researcher with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said all the pathogens detected so far are known and common, with influenza viruses, rhinoviruses, and RSV being the main causes of acute respiratory infections this season.
According to Thai News Agency, Wang stated that the nationwide influenza situation is moderate but continues to rise, with the peak expected from mid-December to early January. Southern provinces have a higher prevalence rate than northern regions, with influenza A (H3N2) accounting for more than 95 percent of all reported cases. Jiao Zhenchuan, an official with the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, emphasized that authorities are monitoring acute respiratory infections to track trends in pathogens and virus mutations.
Public health authorities are urging the public to get vaccinated against influenza and other preventable diseases, while raising awareness of disease prevention. Local governments across the country are stepping up efforts to protect high-risk groups. In Beijing, free flu vaccinations are available for the elderly and school-aged children, while in Tianjin, community health centers have opened pilot outpatient clinics for pediatric respiratory infections. These clinics integrate diagnosis and treatment, rapid testing, vaccination, health education, and referral services for severe cases.