Seasonal influenza advisory 季節性インフルエンザ注意報

In Shiga Prefecture, a seasonal influenza advisory has been issued since Thursday, December 14th, 2023.

 

Prevent seasonal influenza by taking basic infection control measures.

(1) Wear a mask depending on the situation and follow cough etiquette.

 

(2) Wash your hands at Five different occasions.

・When you got home

・When coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose

・Before and after meals

・When caring for a sick person

・When you touch something outside

 

(3) Be sure to ventilate your room frequently. Especially in facilities for the elderly and disabled, when multiple people are staying in the same room, ventilation should be improved to prevent air from stagnation.

 

(4) Get enough nutrition and rest.

 

(5) Maintain appropriate humidity.

 

(6) Please consider getting an influenza vaccine to prevent the onset and severity of the disease.

 

(7) Before visiting a medical institution, please call to confirm the procedure and wear a mask when visiting.

 

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Influenza Q&A (Open in new window/Japanese)

Shiga Prefecture: Influenza information (opens in separate window/Japanese)