Respiratory infectious diseases such as COVID-19 are prevalent...Vaccination and Personal Hygiene Compliance Important
May 30, 2025
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The Korean Medical Association's Infectious Disease Response Committee said on the 30th that in addition to the early summer weather with a large daily temperature range, population movement has increased due to domestic and foreign travel, and compliance with personal hygiene rules such as hand washing has been lowered.
In addition, there is a resurgence of COVID-19 caused by the mutant virus in China and Southeast Asian countries, raising concerns in Korea, where there are many people-to-people exchanges""In Korea, acute respiratory viruses such as rhinovirus, type B influenza virus, and parainfluenza virus have recently been prevalent, and the detection of COVID-19 virus is increasing, so special attention is needed.""
In fact, the number of patients with acute respiratory infections is showing a slight increase in mid-May, and according to the quarantine authorities, the number of Omicron mutated viruses coming from overseas is increasing, raising concerns about a resurgence of COVID-19. In addition, activities are expected to increase in enclosed indoor areas in hot weather, which can increase the risk of spreading respiratory infections. Accordingly, it is necessary to comply with personal hygiene rules, and in particular, high-risk groups such as the elderly, chronically ill, and immunocompromised are at high risk of progressing to severe disease, so early diagnosis and antiviral treatment are necessary in case of vaccination and COVID-19.
Currently, public health centers and entrusted medical institutions nationwide are extending vaccinations against COVID-19 for immunocompromised people aged 65 or older and 6 months or older until June 30.
The Medical Association urged the government to quickly check the smooth supply of COVID-19 vaccines and antiviral drugs for the health and safety of the people.
※Recommendations of the Infectious Disease Response Committee
- Observe personal hygiene rules
Please follow basic hygiene rules thoroughly, such as washing your hands under running water for more than 30 seconds and covering your sleeves when coughing or sneezing.
-Wearing a mask
It is highly recommended to wear a mask when visiting crowded indoor spaces, public transportation, and medical institutions (high-risk groups, unvaccinated people, etc.).
-Respond quickly to symptoms
If you have suspected COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough, or sore throat, please take an active diagnostic test at a nearby medical institution.
-Recommended testing of high-risk groups and returnees from overseas epidemic areas
For high-risk groups such as the elderly, chronically ill, pregnant women, and immunocompromised people, please check your health status from time to time and actively recommend diagnostic tests and antiviral treatment when vaccinated and symptoms appear. Also, those who have returned from overseas COVID-19 epidemic areas should actively participate in the test when respiratory symptoms develop.
-participation in vaccination
Please actively participate in recommended vaccinations such as influenza and COVID-19.
In particular, those who plan to travel to areas with COVID-19 outbreaks such as China and Southeast Asia (especially high-risk groups) may consider pre-vaccination.
-indoor ventilation
Please open the window regularly indoors and ventilate sufficiently.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
