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The CDC announced this year's second case of severe complications from enterovirus resulting in death, involving a premature newborn boy from the northern region. The infant was hospitalized due to respiratory distress and later exhibited multiple severe symptoms, ultimately leading to his unfortunate passing, with testing confirming an infection of enterovirus type 11. Currently, family members and healthcare staff have not been infected, and the source of the infection remains under investigation. The CDC urges expectant mothers and caregivers to enhance personal hygiene and pay attention to the health of infants and young children. The recent enterovirus outbreak has stabilized, but it may increase in March and April, making it crucial to prevent infections in newborns. Healthcare institutions must also implement infection control measures.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced the second death case due to severe complications from enterovirus infection this year, involving a newborn baby boy (premature) under one month old from the northern region. The baby was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit in mid-February due to respiratory distress and exhibited symptoms of sepsis such as low blood oxygen, slow heart rate, hepatitis, and decreased platelet count by mid-March, ultimately passing away on March 17. Testing confirmed an infection with enterovirus "Echovirus type 11" leading to severe complications, but family members and medical personnel in contact have not been infected with the enterovirus; the source of infection remains to be clarified. The CDC urges expectant mothers and caregivers to enhance personal hygiene and pay attention to the health of infants and toddlers, and healthcare institutions and postpartum care facilities are advised to strengthen infection control measures.

Prevent newborn enterovirus! The threat from Echovirus and Coxsackievirus B is increasing. CDC monitoring data indicate that the recent enterovirus epidemic has leveled off, but there are still reports of severe enterovirus infections; laboratory monitoring over the last four weeks shows that the predominant strain is Coxsackievirus A16, followed by Coxsackievirus A6 and Echovirus 11. According to past years' monitoring data, the enterovirus epidemic typically rises gradually in March to April, so close monitoring of the epidemic's changes will continue. So far this year, there have been three reported cases of severe complications from enterovirus infections, including two death cases, all infected with Echovirus 11, with two cases involving newborns under one month old.

The CDC states that Echovirus and Coxsackievirus B are the main types of enteroviruses causing severe illness and death in newborns. To prevent newborn enterovirus, pregnant women and caregivers of newborns and young children should avoid contact with sick individuals, as well as pay special attention to personal hygiene and the health conditions of infants and toddlers.

The CDC reminds expectant mothers to maintain hand and respiratory hygiene during pregnancy and around childbirth, reduce visits to crowded or poorly ventilated areas, avoid contact with sick individuals, and be vigilant about their health. If they experience symptoms such as fever, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, or rib pain within 14 days before delivery, they should promptly inform their doctor and ensure appropriate isolation from the infant.

Infections in newborns can lead to serious consequences; if signs such as drowsiness or convulsions occur, urgent medical attention should be sought. Since symptoms in adults infected with enterovirus are usually less obvious, there is a risk of neglecting protective measures and contaminating infants; therefore, individuals with babies at home should enhance personal hygiene, change clothes immediately after going out, and wash their hands correctly with soap before holding or feeding infants. Those with symptoms should avoid contact with infants.

The CDC emphasizes that initial symptoms of newborn infection may include fever, decreased activity, and reduced appetite. If not treated promptly, it may develop into severe conditions such as myocarditis, hepatitis, encephalitis, low platelet count, or multiple organ failure. Parents should be alert to warning signs of severe enterovirus, such as drowsiness, confusion, decreased vitality, or paralysis, and seek hospital treatment promptly to seize the opportunity for treatment.

The flu epidemic seems to have subsided. Last week, there were approximately 111,000 outpatient and emergency room visits for influenza-like illness, which is consistent with the previous week. Additionally, 24 new cases of severe flu complications were reported, with 11 deaths, most of the new cases and deaths involving type A H1N1 infection. Laboratory monitoring data show that the predominant respiratory pathogen circulating in the community is the influenza virus (type A H1N1); despite a decline in flu proportions, comprehensive assessments of monitoring data conclude that the flu epidemic has exited the epidemic phase.

As the influenza-like epidemic gradually slows, the usage criteria for publicly funded antiviral medications for influenza will be adjusted. Until March 31, publicly funded antiviral drugs will be extended to those "with influenza-like symptoms, and having a family member, colleague, or classmate with the illness." Starting in April, they will only apply to reported cases of severe flu complications and influenza-like patients with high-risk chronic illnesses.