Containment measures — China

HFRS cases with severe renal involvement or thrombocytopenia < 50,000 must be hospitalized. Dialysis available at district hospitals.

Biannual rodent control campaigns in high-incidence provinces. Distribution of mechanical and chemical traps to rural households.

Surveillance network covering all 31 provinces. Mandatory electronic reporting within 24h. Over 800 cases reported in the first half of 2026.

Traveler information on risks in rural areas of northern and eastern China. Recommendation to avoid contact with rodents and their droppings.

Inactivated Hantavax vaccine is recommended for at-risk populations (farmers, military) in Shaanxi, Heilongjiang, and Shandong provinces.