Bubonic plague is China’s statutory Class A infectious disease, which can usually be prevented by managing the source of infection, cutting off the means of transmission and protecting susceptible persons.
Plague is mainly transmitted through the bite of rat fleas, direct contact with body fluids of patients or sick animals. In the prevention of plague, it is necessary to strengthen the epidemic report, timely monitoring of plague, and management of plague infectious sources. At the same time, it is also necessary to take appropriate measures to eliminate fleas and rats, and carry out strict isolation and quarantine to cut off its transmission channels.
Susceptible people in and around the infected area should strengthen personal protection, do a good job of vaccination, and do not come into direct contact with plague patients or suspected plague patients.
Persons found to be suffering from or suspected of suffering from plague should be reported immediately for early detection, isolation and diagnosis, and are advised to go to hospitals in a timely manner and take measures for treatment under the guidance of doctors.