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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that the recent influenza-like illness epidemic has eased, expanding the usage criteria for publicly funded antiviral medications for influenza to include individuals with influenza-like symptoms who have household members, colleagues, or classmates who are ill, applicable until March 31. There are approximately 4,000 contracted medical institutions in various counties and cities that can provide this medication. Influenza-like patients should seek medical attention immediately if they exhibit any danger signs, and doctors can prescribe medication based on clinical judgment. The CDC reminds the public to pay attention to personal hygiene and to seek medical attention and rest when experiencing influenza-like symptoms, in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic. For more information, please visit the CDC website or call the epidemic prevention hotline at 1922.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stated today (25th) that the recent influenza-like illness epidemic has significantly eased. The expanded usage criteria for publicly funded antiviral medication for influenza is "having influenza-like symptoms and having a family member, colleague, or classmate who has contracted influenza," with the applicable period ending on March 31 of this year. Subsequently, the focus will return to using publicly funded medication for severe cases of influenza complications and for patients with high-risk chronic diseases related to influenza.

Currently, the publicly funded medications have been distributed to approximately 4,000 contracted medical institutions nationwide, as planned by the health bureau. If a patient with influenza-like symptoms shows danger signs such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, cyanosis, blood-stained sputum, chest pain, altered consciousness, or low blood pressure, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Physicians will assess whether the patient meets the criteria for the use of publicly funded medication based on the patient's complaints and clinical judgment. Those who meet the criteria can be prescribed publicly funded medication without needing a rapid influenza test, facilitating timely treatment.

Since influenza antiviral medications are not currently included as health insurance benefits, the timing and necessity for using publicly funded medication still need to be determined according to the physician's judgment regarding the patient's condition and clinical expertise.

The CDC again reminds the public of the seriousness of influenza and suggests measures to protect oneself, including frequent handwashing and personal hygiene measures such as cough etiquette; if respiratory symptoms occur, they should wear a mask and cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or handkerchief when sneezing, or use their sleeve as an alternative. When conversing with others, try to maintain a distance of more than 1 meter.

If individuals experience influenza-like symptoms, they should seek nearby medical care and rest adequately before returning to work or school, to avoid the spread of the virus among peers and prevent an outbreak.

For information regarding the conditions for using publicly funded medication, the list of contracted medical institutions, and influenza prevention and control information, the public can visit the CDC's official website or call the toll-free epidemic prevention hotline.