Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

Respiratory Infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Parents bring their children to see a doctor for respiratory infections at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, January 12, 2025.

SPAIN-MADRID-RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES-INCREASE

SPAIN-MADRID-RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES-INCREASE

(240117) -- MADRID, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wearing mask walk at Madrid, Spain, Jan. 15, 2024. Spain reported a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, with the infection rate soaring to over 952 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The peak of infections was set to arrive, Health Minister Monica Garcia warned last week. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

SPAIN-MADRID-RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES-INCREASE

SPAIN-MADRID-RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES-INCREASE

(240117) -- MADRID, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medical staff work at a clinic in Madrid, Spain, Jan. 15, 2024. Spain reported a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, with the infection rate soaring to over 952 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The peak of infections was set to arrive, Health Minister Monica Garcia warned last week. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

SPAIN-MADRID-RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES-INCREASE

SPAIN-MADRID-RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES-INCREASE

(240117) -- MADRID, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medical staff work at a clinic in Madrid, Spain, Jan. 15, 2024. Spain reported a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, with the infection rate soaring to over 952 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The peak of infections was set to arrive, Health Minister Monica Garcia warned last week. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

SPAIN-MADRID-RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES-INCREASE

SPAIN-MADRID-RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES-INCREASE

(240117) -- MADRID, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People consult at a clinic in Madrid, Spain, Jan. 15, 2024. Spain reported a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, with the infection rate soaring to over 952 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The peak of infections was set to arrive, Health Minister Monica Garcia warned last week. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

INDONESIA-WEST SUMATRA-MOUNT MARAPI-ERUPTION-AFTERMATH

INDONESIA-WEST SUMATRA-MOUNT MARAPI-ERUPTION-AFTERMATH

(240114) -- WEST SUMATRA, Jan. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman receives a test for respiratory infections after Mount Marapi eruption at Agam district in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)

Response measures in effect as child respiratory cases decline in China

STORY: Response measures in effect as child respiratory cases decline in China SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of pediatric medical institutions in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG BIN, Head of pediatric department, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University STORYLINE: Facing the recent high incidences of respiratory infectious diseases among children, medical authorities across China have coordinated medical resources and taken multiple measures to optimize diagnosis and treatment process to improve efficiency. Currently, pediatric medical institutions nationwide continue to run around the clock, providing necessary medical support for minor patients timely. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG BIN, Head of pediatric department, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University "Starting from November, the number of patients with respiratory infections has increased significantly. The patients are mainly g

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

Respiratory Infections in Children

Respiratory Infections in Children

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2023 - Parents take their children for infusion treatment at a hospital in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, December 8, 2023.

China CDC issues health advisory to promote influenza vaccination awareness

STORY: China CDC issues health advisory to promote influenza vaccination awareness SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. wide of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG DAYAN, Head of the Chinese National Influenza Center under the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention STORYLINE: The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) has released a health advisory recommending influenza vaccination in response to a winter surge in respiratory diseases. The advisory underscores that influenza vaccination is a cost-effective and efficient approach to preemptively tackle influenza viruses and mitigate the risk of severe infections and fatalities related to influenza. It will significantly alleviate the strain on medical institutions caused by influenza-related health issues, the advisory notes. Addressing public concerns about optimal timing for vaccination, the advisory clarifies that, while th

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

Children With Respiratory Infections in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - Parents and children with respiratory infectious diseases wait to see a doctor at the Children's Hospital in Chongqing, China, December 3, 2023.

China takes action to combat rise of acute respiratory infections

STORY: China takes action to combat rise of acute respiratory infections SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of hospitals and patients in China STORYLINE: China is taking measures to address the recent increase in acute respiratory infections caused by different respiratory pathogens as the country enters the winter season. Officials have said that the recent respiratory infectious diseases are mainly due to the influenza virus, with additional cases caused by rhinoviruses, mycoplasma pneumonia, respiratory syncytial viruses, and adenoviruses. The National Health Commission has instructed localities to ensure the implementation of classified diagnosis and treatment and make public information about medical facilities with pediatric services and fever clinics to help patients find the nearest hospital to them. China has also promoted online diagnosis and treatment to meet the needs of patients, leveraging internet

"Tripledemic" impacts nearly 40 pct of U.S. households: survey

STORY: "Tripledemic" impacts nearly 40 pct of U.S. households: survey DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of web pages about KFF's survey 3. various of the U.S. street views STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "This winter's 'tripledemic' of respiratory viruses impacted nearly 40 percent of U.S. households, with someone there getting sick with the flu, COVID-19 or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The flu and RSV hit much harder and earlier this year than in years past, as viruses kept at bay during the pandemic height began infecting people again following the resumption of every-day activities. According to a new survey from Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), the overlap between influenza, RSV and a cold-weather surge in coronavirus infections led to concerns of a so-called 'tripledemic.' The flu affected 27 percent of households over the past month or so, with 15

Greece urges cross-border cooperation to prevent medicine shortages

STORY: Greece urges cross-border cooperation to prevent medicine shortages DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. a Greek flag 2. a Pharmacy in Athens 3. various of Greek Minister of Health Thanos Plevris during a press conference in the Greek Health Ministry 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): THANOS PLEVRIS, Greek Minister of Health 5. various of interior of a Pharmacy in Athens 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): THANOS PLEVRIS, Greek Minister of Health 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): SOULI STATHOPOULOU, Greek pharmacist 8. various exterior of a Pharmacy in Athens 9. various of interior of a Pharmacy in Athens 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): SOULI STATHOPOULOU, Greek pharmacist STORYLINE: Greece, as well as many other countries across Europe and the world, has faced medicine shortages in recent months amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has had to deal with a surge in flu cases and other respiratory infections. A global issue necessitates cross-border coordination, Greek Minister of Health Thanos

GREECE-ATHENS-MEDICINE-SHORTAGES

GREECE-ATHENS-MEDICINE-SHORTAGES

(230110) -- ATHENS, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pharmacist searches for a medicine in Athens, Greece, on Jan. 9, 2023. Greece, as well as many other countries across Europe and the world, has faced medicine shortages in recent months amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has had to deal with a surge in flu cases and other respiratory infections. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-MEDICINE-SHORTAGES

GREECE-ATHENS-MEDICINE-SHORTAGES

(230110) -- ATHENS, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait to be assisted at a pharmacy in Athens, Greece, on Jan. 9, 2023. Greece, as well as many other countries across Europe and the world, has faced medicine shortages in recent months amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has had to deal with a surge in flu cases and other respiratory infections. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-MEDICINE-SHORTAGES

GREECE-ATHENS-MEDICINE-SHORTAGES

(230110) -- ATHENS, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pharmacist searches for a medicine in Athens, Greece, on Jan. 9, 2023. Greece, as well as many other countries across Europe and the world, has faced medicine shortages in recent months amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has had to deal with a surge in flu cases and other respiratory infections. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)