A lot of patients have been expressing their concerns about MERS, the outbreak that has been causing many to reconsider whether Korea is worth visiting anymore. "Just how serious is the situation over there?" "Should I cancel my flight until I'm positive that it's safe to visit?" These seem to be everyone's top priority these days, and boy do I wish I knew how to answer the questions properly.
For now, the most I can do to help is to share the guidelines provided by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)?
A: The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a disease caused by the infection of MERS-CoV; once patients are infected, they can exhibit symptoms such as heavy breathing and fever (coughing and dyspnea, etc...), and some of the patients are at risk of dying since MERS can evolve into a severe disease.
Q: Where are the regions that the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is occurring?
A: Currently, most patients are in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Q: How can the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) be infected?
A: So far, the clear source of infection and the infection route have not been determined; but recently, the research results are reporting the possibility of infection by camels.
Q: What kind of symptoms do patients infected by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) have?
A: Heavy breathing with fever are usual symptoms.
Q: How can the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) be cured?
A: A vaccine for prevention and treatment (antiviral medications) have not been developed yet, so internal medical treatments according to symptoms are currently being conducted.
Q: What should I do if I become sick while traveling in the Middle East?
A: If you get sick during your travels, please visit a medical treatment-related organization near the place of your stay and see a doctor. Or if you contact the consulate of the designated area, you can seek appropriate help.
RULES FOR PREVENTION:
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For now, the most I can do to help is to share the guidelines provided by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)?
A: The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a disease caused by the infection of MERS-CoV; once patients are infected, they can exhibit symptoms such as heavy breathing and fever (coughing and dyspnea, etc...), and some of the patients are at risk of dying since MERS can evolve into a severe disease.
Q: Where are the regions that the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is occurring?
A: Currently, most patients are in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Q: How can the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) be infected?
A: So far, the clear source of infection and the infection route have not been determined; but recently, the research results are reporting the possibility of infection by camels.
Q: What kind of symptoms do patients infected by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) have?
A: Heavy breathing with fever are usual symptoms.
Q: How can the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) be cured?
A: A vaccine for prevention and treatment (antiviral medications) have not been developed yet, so internal medical treatments according to symptoms are currently being conducted.
Q: What should I do if I become sick while traveling in the Middle East?
A: If you get sick during your travels, please visit a medical treatment-related organization near the place of your stay and see a doctor. Or if you contact the consulate of the designated area, you can seek appropriate help.
RULES FOR PREVENTION:
- Do not touch any animals (especially camels) and do not visit farms while you travel.
- Do not consume any rare camel meat and camel milk.
- Please adhere to individual hygienic rules such as washing your hands.
- Refrain from visiting crowded places as much as possible. - If you must visit those places, do not forget to wear a mask.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands.
- Avoid any close contact with people who have fever and heavy breathing.
- If you begin to experience heavy breathing, put on your mask.
- If you begin to experience any heavy breathing such as fever, coughing, and dyspnea, immediately visit a medical treatment-related organization and see a doctor.
- For more detailed information, please refer to the website of Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.go.kr) or the website of the Overseas Travel Disease Information Center (http://travelinfo.cdc. go.kr).
Another tip is to strengthen your immune system as much as possible; this means eating healthy, maintaining your body temperature, and increasing your vitamin intake. Take lots of vitamin C (recommended 4 grams a day) and get vitamin D injections about 3 times a year regularly if you can, available at only 50,000 won at our clinic. Stay safe and healthy!
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