Cases of Hantavirus, Dengue Fever from Rats Rise in China

Public health experts from Peking University told the public not to panic, and there was little chance of a major outbreak in China.

There is also a three-dose vaccine against the disease. Health experts in China also believe that China’s health systems and strategies are strong enough to fight Hantavirus.

The two most common rats that spread this disease are Rattus norvegicus (sewer rat) and Apodemus agrarius (striped field mouse). Health experts in China say both are rare in urban areas.

Vaccination is rated as the most effective way. Residents aged 16-60 years are advised to be injected with this patient’s vaccine.

People who work in the tourism sector, agriculture, or who have outdoor assignments for a long time are also advised to be vaccinated.

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