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Smart119 Inc. was established by Dr.Taka-aki Nakada, who specializes in emergency intensive care medicine at Chiba University, a national university corporation, based on his desire to save many emergency patients by introducing new technologies to the field of acute care and by thinking flexibly and creatively.
While we are becoming less and less vigilant about COVID-19, the flu season starts in late summer. Even if you think you have the seasonal flu, you may have COVID-19 with more serious symptoms and should take all possible precautions if you feel you are at risk.
To help you understand the difference between new coronavirus infections and flu, we have compiled materials supervised by Professor Taka-aki Nakada, President of Smart119, who teaches at Chiba University, and Lecturer Toshifumi Taniguchi of the Department of Infectious Diseases, into a manga-style illustration. The materials can be used freely in schools, companies, public institutions, etc., for example by printing them as posters or handouts.
Smart119 is staffed by medical professionals including paramedics, emergency medical technicians and nurses. In the future, Smart119 will continue to provide medical professionals and the general public with easy-to-understand explanations of the correct knowledge gained in the field of emergency medicine, with the aim of contributing to a wide range of medical services in Japan.

◆Theme
The difference between COVID-19 and flu

◆Commentator
Taka-aki Nakada, Professor, Department of Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, Chiba University
Toshifumi Taniguchi, Lecturer, Department of Infectious Diseases, Chiba University Hospital

◆What to look out for regarding COVID-19!
-Increased viral shedding during an asymptomatic period
-Long incubation period
-High infectivity
-Long time between onset and disappearance of symptoms
-Pneumonia is more likely to occur
-In addition to contact and droplets, the toilet is also dangerous

◆What is not clear about COVID-19?
-The effectiveness of antiviral drugs is still being studied
-The mortality rate and antibodies (protective capacity) are unknown
-The different types or the season in which they are prevalent　are unknown
-Tests are inaccurate and time consuming
-For unknown reasons, children are less likely to become seriously ill

◆Key points for action
-Wear masks, even if you have no symptoms
-Social distance is effective

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＜About Smart119 Inc. ＞
Smart119 Inc. is a start-up company founded by an active emergency physician and originated from Chiba University School of Medicine.
In order to "change the current "119"", we develop and operate "Smart119", an emergency medical support system that utilizes voice recognition and AI.
In Chiba City, we are conducting a research and development project on emergency medical care for the Japan Agency for Medical Development (AMED).
Smart119 aims to "create reliable future medical care".