By systematically reviewing and studing 18 historical materials related to newspapers from the Republic of China,this study explores the epidemic and social response of the 1918 influenza pandemic in the Beijing region.At the turn of spring and summer,as well as autumn in Beijing,there were two outbreaks of influenza.The government and people from all walks of life made corresponding efforts to prevent and control the influenza pandemic.The Beijing Police Department responsible for public health purchased and distributed epidemic prevention medicines,organized doctors to discuss the epidemic,issued and posted epidemic prevention notices,and implemented epidemic prevention and disinfection;Local administrative agencies took measures such as diagnosis and medication to alleviate the conditions of diseases;Representatives of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners such as Wang Zhonghe,Hao Zhimei,Yang Zhuyuan,Ma Zuoquan,and Zhang Yueqiao actively engaged in the treatment of influenza.The widespread use of traditional Chinese medicines,especially traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations,such as Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan(银翘解毒丸Lonicera and Forsythia Toxins resolving Pill),Shi Wen Qing Wen Wan(时疫清瘟丸Epidemic-clearing Pill for Seasonal Diseases),have played an important role in alleviating patients'pain and controlling the spread of the pandemic.Looking back at the epidemic as well as prevention and control in Beijing a century ago,the study is expected to provide inspiration and reference for future epidemic response.
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1918年大流感/疫情防控/民国报纸/《申报》/《民国日报》/《大公报》/《益世报》
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1918 Influenza Pandemic/Epidemic Prevention and Control/Newspapers from the Republic of China Era/Shen Bao(《申报》Shun Pao)/Min Guo Ri Bao(《民国日报》The Republican Daily News)/Da Gong Bao(《大公报》Ta Kung Pao)/Yi Shi Bao(《益世报》Social Welfare)
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