I rubbed my eyes after opening a package and got them infected! Urgent reminder →

As "Double 11" approaches, more express deliveries are being made

However

If you are not careful when opening the package

May affect health

Even life-threatening

Ms. Chen (a pseudonym), 65, mostly buys things online. Recently, she received a bunch of express deliveries. After opening the express deliveries, she rubbed her eyes. At noon, her eyes began to itch. Within a short period of time, Ms. Chen's eyes became red and swollen, and lumps and bumps appeared, which were unbearable. After examination by a doctor, Ms. Chen was diagnosed with herpes zoster oculi.

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Shingles is an infectious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus invading the spinal nerve roots. Skin manifestations are mainly erythema and blisters , accompanied by pain . The disease can occur in any part of the body, including the chest, abdomen and limbs . The symptoms are most severe when the virus affects the head and face (especially the eyes) .

Shingles is one of the more painful diseases in dermatology. As the disease progresses, many patients will be left with a long-lasting complication - post-herpetic neuralgia - after the herpes dries and scabbed.

Shingles usually occurs in people over 50 years old and those with low immunity . According to experts, more than 90% of adults have the varicella zoster virus, which lurks in the human body. As people age or their immunity decreases, the virus will actively replicate and attack the human body when the time is right.

Shingles can occur all year round , but is more likely to occur in hot and humid summer or when the seasons change . When the weather fluctuates, the human body may catch a cold due to climate discomfort or inappropriate clothing, which can lead to low immunity and infection with the herpes zoster virus.

Shingles can occur all year round , but is more likely to occur in hot and humid summer or when the seasons change . When the weather fluctuates, the human body may catch a cold due to climate discomfort or inappropriate clothing, which can lead to low immunity and infection with the herpes zoster virus.

Ms. Chen mentioned in the article may have been infected with the virus because she does not like to exercise and has weak body resistance. She rubbed her eyes without washing her hands after opening the express delivery.

Shingles is contagious. The virus exists in the blisters, blister fluid and exudate . The virus is mainly transmitted through droplets or contact with skin lesions . It is also contagious before the skin lesions scab over.

Avoid close contact with patients with shingles, do not directly touch the patient's broken blisters, and isolate yourself; do not mix the patient's towels, washbasins and other personal items, otherwise you may also be infected.

Preventing the occurrence of shingles depends in part on the body's natural immunity . Experts say that generally young people or healthy people are less likely to develop shingles as long as they pay attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle .

Double Eleven is coming

We can't avoid dealing with various express parcels.

Now, Dr. Ke will give you some basic knowledge on how to handle express delivery correctly!

First, let me tell you about the express you received.

At present, express packaging bags are usually made of polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride. If they meet national standards, they are non-toxic. However, some packaging bags may be made from recycled materials and may contain a large amount of harmful substances .

In addition, couriers come into contact with a large number of people every day. Once they are exposed to pathogens at some stage, they may directly or indirectly increase the risk of infection for the recipient.

(1) Reduce the contact surface between your body and the express package

① Regarding the pickup location, choose to receive the express at a post station, express delivery point or express locker to reduce face-to-face contact with the courier.

② When choosing time, try to avoid the peak pickup period .

③When picking up a package, avoid holding it with both hands. It is recommended to carry it with one hand, or use a large bag specially for picking up express parcels to pack all the parcels at once and take them away; if you encounter particularly large items, you can rent a trolley.

④ When unpacking express packages, try to use scissors to cut them instead of tearing them with your hands or biting them with your mouth. If conditions permit, it is recommended to unpack the packages outdoors in a ventilated place and place the packaging bags at the recycling area as required.

(2) Wash and disinfect your hands promptly after receiving and opening the express delivery

① After handling the express delivery, you should wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer under running water in time. It is recommended to use the "seven-step hand washing method" during hand washing, rubbing your hands back and forth more than 5 times in each step to fully clean your hands.

② Wear disposable medical masks and gloves during the whole process of picking up and unpacking the package, and disinfect the package with 75% alcohol, medical disinfectant wipes, etc. After unpacking the express, you can also spray the surrounding environment with disinfectant appropriately, and the garbage and tools should be sorted and disposed of immediately.

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