[The Epoch Times, October 5, 2022](Epoch Times News) “Houston” has been out of service for three years due to the epidemic.National Health Day“It was grandly held in the auditorium of the Overseas Chinese Education Center from 9:00 a.m. last Saturday (October 1). The day’s activities are organized by the Houston Asian American Health Education Association, Guangyan Club, Houston Chinese Elderly Service Association, Houston Chinese Nurses Association, Houston Chinese Medical Association, World Chinese Business and Women Business Management Association South America Branch, Tzu Chi Foundation Jointly sponsored by the Texas Chapter of the United States and the Houston Overseas Chinese Cultural and Educational Service Center. Attract hundreds of people to participate enthusiastically and benefit a lot.
The activity is divided into three parts: (1) Health testing: blood sugar screening, cholesterol screening, blood pressure screening, influenza vaccine injection, and next-generation new crown vaccine injection. Room 102 of the Overseas Chinese Education Center: “Guangyan She”‘s hepatitis B and C screening, intestinal health stool examination, registered mammogram and registered cervical cytology. (2) Physician consultation includes: Oncology: Wang Lisheng, Gynecology: Huang Limin, Internal Medicine: Zhang Wenli, Family Medicine: Chen Zhangjinglian, Wang Jiacheng, Zhao Gengwei, Nephrology: Xie Chun, Cardiology: Feng Jianwei, Dentistry: Lin Shengyi , Pediatrics: Peng Yingying, Internal Medicine: Rong Huimin and other physicians.
(three)Medical LecturesThe series includes a presentation by Dr. George Burnazian: “Symptoms and Types of Venereal Diseases, Monkeypox Symptoms and Routes of Transmission,” with live translation by Dr. Shi Hui De; a presentation by Dr. Xu Huanlin: “Influenza Risk and Severity”; Lecture: “Next-generation COVID-19 vaccine” and answer questions on the spot.
Dr. Burnazian pointed out that monkeypox was first discovered in Central Africa, West Africa, Congo and other places, with a mortality rate of about 10%. Just found out in big cities, mostly gay men. Close contact can also get the disease. Monkeypox patients receive injections within four or five days, and the symptoms are mild. Dr. Xu Huanlin pointed out that the high-risk groups for influenza are children and the elderly over 65 years old. There are three major symptoms that should be paid attention to: (1) poor spirit (2) shortness of breath (3) not eating, dehydration, and shock. Prevention method: Vaccination, the effect is only 50%, you should wear a mask and wash your hands frequently. Dr. Lin Chengxing talked about “next-generation COVID-19 vaccines”. Vaccines are preparations that stimulate the body’s immune response to fight against specific diseases and protect the body from diseases. The presentation emphasizes the topic with data analysis of pictures.
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